03-01-2017, 12:54 AM
I have a relative, by recent marriage, that has been depressed for a very long time. I have been trying to encourage him as best I can but yesterday he brought up the S word via email. Said he sometimes thinks about it. I need some advice on how to handle this. I've already encouraged him to seek counseling and even gave him the name of a place that could help him. I feel like I need to talk to his wife but I'm not sure what to say. She is aware he has felt this way in the past but it doesn't seem like either one is taking any action. What else can I do in this situation? BTW, they are on the opposite side of the country from me so I am not able to go visit physically.