If you see some of these signs, a friend may need your help

• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping all the time.
• A change in physical appearance.
• Increase or decrease in weight.
• Increased use of alcohol and/or substance abuse.
• Apathy - loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyed.
• Mood swings - unprovoked anger or hostility.
• Withdrawal from friends - becoming socially isolated.
• Missing classes and not preparing assignments.
• Overly unhappy, discouraged - tearful or lack of emotion.
• Preoccupation with death - talking about suicide.

Here are some questions you could ask them that might help get you started.  These examples can get you thinking about things to say and how to word the 'tough stuff'.  Mostly, you should remember that you can't go wrong being yourself and a concerned, caring friend.

Top three most important things to do: 

• Talk with your friend   
  
• Share your concern - help your friend get support from someone with mental health expertise
• Take care of yourself

Many people feel that if they tell another person, they are betraying their friend.  This is absolutely not the case.  By telling someone, you are being the best friend possible and helping your friend get the support he or she needs.

If you see some of these signs, a friend may need your help

• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping all the time.
• A change in physical appearance.
• Increase or decrease in weight.
• Increased use of alcohol and/or substance abuse.
• Apathy - loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyed.
• Mood swings - unprovoked anger or hostility.
• Withdrawal from friends - becoming socially isolated.
• Missing classes and not preparing assignments.
• Overly unhappy, discouraged - tearful or lack of emotion.
• Preoccupation with death - talking about suicide.