If your friend is depressed

If you think one of your friends is depressed, try to get them to talk to you about how they feel. You don't have to say anything or give advice, just listen. Don't be afraid of silence or tears. If your friend is feeling really bad, you perhaps ought to tell someone else about it - maybe your parents. Sometimes your friends may find it easier to talk to your parents rather than their own (unlikely as it sounds). If your parents aren't the right people, then try a teacher or someone else you trust.

What makes people depressed?