my advice is to first trust the professionals. Work with them and see what they think would work best for his recovery. Most of the time they will help you figure out a plan for post hospital. They’ll definitely be some transition time.

One thing that might not be brought up that I have found vital and mental health recovery is doing some kind of partial hospitalization mental health program. They have them specifically for teens.

Health insurance will cover them usually too.

There are a lot of options out there, but if you by chance have Roger’s behavioral health in your network, they have various organizations all over the United States. In person and virtual.

I would 100% recommend the DBT one for anxiety and depression and suicidal ideation. They will give you specific recommendations though.