I have a friend who has really bad depression and she recently started doing some bad stuff like drinking and self harm. Keep in mind that she is a freshman. She has always had problems but lately, she has been talking about things like suicide. I'm really worried and I don't know what to do. In the past I have talked to her mom about but she got really upset with me. I think that a big part of the problem is that she is bisexual/poly-amorous and is afraid of coming out to her mom, who is homophobic. I have thought about talking to one of my teachers, who is the leader of my schools Gay-Straight-Alliance, but I am not sure how he or my friend will react. What should I do?

I am not that wise but I will tell you what I will do. I would talk to her. Listen to her story. Become her best friend. Maybe you can save her. If that doesn't work then get other friends. She might at first be mad but your really her friend then that won't matter to you. Instead of trying others maybe you can do it. When I was depressed I just wanted to talk to people. I just wanted a friend who would understand.

Real talk, hit up /r/Depression on Reddit.

I'd recommend talking to her about seeing someone about her issues, possibly a psych or even just seeing the local doctor if you're in a rural area and seeing if they could prescribe some anti-depressants for them.

Best of luck with trying to help her.