Hi Deanne,
Glad to hear Brian is out of the hospital. Sorry to hear he's feeling depressed, although I can totally understand why. Do you think he'd talk to other young adults with CHD? The reason I ask is that I have a good friend whose 29 year old son, named Brian, had a heart transplant at age 18. He had some issues with depression in the early years after his transplant and subsequent kidney transplant but is living an independent life completing his college degree, has a job and friends and his own place. It took awhile for him to get to that point but he's there. I know that he makes some hospital visits when asked and might be someone who could relate to the significant medical issues right at the time when most kids are "getting a life". I know that many men, especially young men, aren't too keen on sharing their feelings but it might be helpful for him.
Best wishes Deanne,