<human>: Hi guys,

I'm a regular here and sort of know what advice I should take, but it's late and I suppose I just need to put my inner stuff... out. So, my brother and I are best friends. We grew up in an abusive household and have always had each other's back. About 9 months ago he was made redundant from his job and got a payout, which he's been living on and trying to find work. Problem is he hasn't had any luck and I've noticed he's becoming increasingly depressed as time goes on and money depletes. He has a partner and a stepson and I think sitting around watching everyone else leave the house and live life is weighing him down, as is the real fear of a financial shitstorm. He's started not answering my calls and not leaving the house. I know all the signs - hell, I work in mental health, as does our mother. We also have a strong genetic history of depression, with two suicides in our immediate family.

I think I can talk him into taking anti depressants but I'm not sure about therapy. I'll try, but he's not big on the talking. I just feel... worried and sad and helpless. I wish I could wave a magic wand and get him a job and make things better. I suppose I need a question. So - anyone been in a similar situation? I know the answers for him, but how have you guys dealt with watching a loved one go through mental illness?

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<bot>: Brother depressed due to unemployment. He's my favourite person and I don't know how to help him or stop myself thinking of all the worst case scenarios that come along with that.