Re: Can anyone advise a depressed nephew please?

Thanks for the response InCharge. It gives me the opportunity to clarify a couple of points.

Something may have been lost in translation here, but I am most emphatically NOT advocating lamestream meds for depression. I am actually trying to dissuade my sister from even considering them coz of the numerous of often serious side-effects. And yes, that includes death by suicide, not to mention being implicated in the US in mass shootings perpetrated by those under the influence of psychotropic drugs.

As for cannabis, the therapeutic use and value of CBD Oil (the active ingredient) taken orally for specific ailments is not in question. Smoking the stuff over prolonged periods for recreational purposes, whether medical grade or not, is. 

I should also add that the bi-polar disorder diagnosis is not yet confirmed. He exhibits some mild symptoms of the disorder, but his main problem appears to be anxiety and stress-induced depression. Removal of the root cause of his stress (which I believe is mainly down to money and work issues) will probably go a long way to curing his condition.

The question then boils down to what natural coping mechanisms he can turn to for relief for his condition without resorting to 'standard care'?