How to Help Mother whose son has MH problems

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I'm hoping someone can advise here. My brother most definitely has mh issues, he flies off the handle all the time, has erratic thoughts and ideas , won't work , won't admit he has Mh problems which he has had since child hood. Has extreme paranoia , accuses the mother of his sons of cheating on him even now they are not together. Will say the nastiest of things to people when he is ranting.

There was a time when he would be so sorry and upset after an outburst but that's all but gone now , he is getting worse .

My mother is at her wits end trying to help him but he refuses and denies and rants about conspiracy theories and won't come to any family gatherings essentially cutting himself off from our family .

Is there any books , guide etc she could read , I've told her she needs to look after herself if she will be in an early grave worrying about him. I feel helpless. My df is just done with him now and I think that makes my mother worse that she feels he has washed his hands of db.

If he won't get help then maybe dm can access help to cope. It's stressing me out knowing I can't help her it's an awful situation

Thanks in advance

Is their any possibility this is drug related?

Where is he living?

With your mother?

Is your db physically or verbally abusive to your mother? Is it frightening her? Does she feel at risk? This is an offence to make her feel like this and she could ring the police. I know the police are overwhelmed with other stuff but it is important that mum does not feel at risk and if the olive are called your db might see how serious this feels for others.

perhaps a concerned mother’s call to his GP may help. They won’t discuss but they will have the information.

His outbursts could mean anything from being a spoilt brat to depression to a brain injury.

How does he finance himself? And where does he live?

She'd be eligible for a carers assessment for herself. The GP should be able to advise on how to access this.
If she feels physically threatened or afraid, she should call the police. She might feel this is unhelpful but actually this can be a good way to access mental health services for someone who doesn't think they're unwell.
She can also call the GP and tell them of her concerns. They can refer to local mental health services.