Hello,

 I am looking for some mental help for my father. I come from India and mental health is not a topic we discuss openly.

  
My father retired 3 years back and ever since then he started getting depressed. This is now affecting his physical health and it is very painful to watch. 

He really does not have any reason to be depressed, has enough money, a house and everything else to live a happy life.   


He keeps thinking to himself and never expresses the problems he faces. He regrets a lot of things he did in the past and present. He cries if I try to talk to him and understand what is going through. I asked him several times what he is struggling with and each time he does not know why he is sad. He does not share but I suspect he fears death and sometimes brings the conversation around this topic. 

I am away from him and this is killing me seeing him in this state. 

I took an appointment for counselling next week. Do you think counselling is something that works for people who do not express a lot?

Any other suggestions or help is very much appreciated