hope1234 I'm sorry you are going through this. It is wonderful that you are being so supportive to your son. Blueoctober has some really great suggestions. I think a good support system for your son would be beneficial. If he hasn't seen a therapist it might be useful. They can teach him coping strategies, which will help in the future. The medicine is definitely a must and mood chart might help keep track of his moods so he can better tell his pdoc how he has been doing.