Oh, Cazz, what a bad time you are going through. I do think it is a good thing that your brother will be admitted to hospital, in that there he will receive professional help for his depression, and most probably drugs that will help. A lot of us who have been patients agree that it is a lot tougher on the caregivers and family members. Thinking back, when I was at the worst part of my treatments, taking drugs that left me with no energy, my husband was always upbeat and encouraging, telling me things would get better. Intellectually I KNEW things would get better, but it was a big help to hear it over and over. I tell this story to remind you how very, very important you are to your brother. Be as positive and encouraging as you can, Cazz, because it will help him in a way the doctors cannot.
Joanna