I told him to call a clergy person first thing. However most clergy are not trained to assist with mental health issues. This guy comes accross has potentially entering into a severe depression, if he is not already there now.
As to the PI,
It gives him something to do. He needs to start somewhere. Based on the lack of reports so far he hasn't done anything pro-active so its at least a step he can take that requires minimal effort and the results just might get him angry enough to do something.
Agreed. Anyway, my .02. I wish him luck but I am outta here.
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