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What should I do for my brother when he gets out of care?

My baby brother will be realised from a mental health hospital tomorrow, (hopefully) having spent three horrific days of hell there.

Of course, I understand why he needed to go. I took a day to fall apart and gave vent to my feelings, but now that I have gotten my sea legs back on, I must, must, must make use of this situation to better understand and help him.

Obviously, we will recieve discharge papers, medication and a plan from a mental health doctor, but I mean "what should I do" in terms of him emotionally. I want to ask him about his stay, but don't want to upset him. I want to tell him I'm so happy he's home and on the path to recovery, but don't want him to lash out and tell me that I put him there. He is a very special child, and doesn't have a bone in his body capable of hating anyone, (especially me. He tells me I'm his best friend) but I still feel incrediblly guilty and sad.
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SW-User
Give him a hug. Maybe go for some fun outdoor activities or play video games together if his condition allows for it. That could help him get a bit of a release + strengthen your bond even further.
ArminArlert · 22-25, M
@SW-User He'll be getting many hugs if he allows me to. Yes, I wanted to do a fun activity, but don't want to overwhelm him, so playing some video games might be our best option. He also loves science and maths, so he'll probably want to do some activities like that. Thank you.