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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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Starcrossed · 41-45, F
Just be gentle, calm and patient with him. You may have to accept he doesnt want to talk about his experience with you, or it may just come up in natural conversation.
ArminArlert · 22-25, M
@Starcrossed Last time something like this happened, he didn't speak for some time. I'm prepared, but it's very sad.

Last night, he had to call me because the staff couldn't calm him down.