My Son

15 Y.O. adopted son, has been struggling with depression for several years. It has progressed. He has been in therapy for approximately 7 years (since he came to us). He has tried several antidepressants but he was never able to tolerate more than the initial dose before he would become aggressive, on edge and appeared wanting to crawl out of his own skin. He is now being treated for bipolar depression. He ranges from depression (most days) to very risky, dangerous behavior (often time seemingly 0 to 100).

I guess I am telling you all of this to ask - what do you wish someone had done to help support you early on that would make the most difference long term? Please help me, help him. I want to set him up for success long term.