I can't remember, do you think he's capable of being receptive to the idea that he has depression? Because one way to approach it might be to say "H, I don't think you're lazy. Sometimes people who are depressed have a lot of trouble with motivation and concentration. Do you think that could be part of the problem?"
I do agree, it is a gpood sign when they start to take a look at themselves, instead of blaming everything on outside circumstances.
