Hello, you definitely need to consult a psychiatrist soon as there may be more than one diagnosis to explain his symptoms and some meriting immediate treatment. Convince him to seek an opinion at the earliest. Good luck.

Hi......, Take steps to control stress, to increase your resilience and boost your self-esteem. Let him Reach out to family and friends, especially in times of crisis, to help you weather rough spells. Get treatment at the earliest sign of a problem to help prevent depression from worsening. Consider getting long-term maintenance treatment to help prevent a relapse of symptoms.....Consult Psychiatrist....