Worried about a friend
A friend that I consider very close to me has severe depression. He is pretty much constantly suicidal. His parents don't care that he feels this way and claims he'll get over it. I've tried to tell him that he can go to a therapist by himself since he's almost 18, but he refuses. I've asked him what I can do to help, but he says there is nothing for me to do.
Then, the other day, a popular singer committed suicide. A friend that knew him released a statement that said "I could help him sometimes, but I was just delaying the inevitable."
That really struck me to my core. What if I'm just delaying the inevitable? How am I supposed to stop him? If he dies, then what am I going to do? I have depressive episodes myself and I'm not sure I could take it.
Any advice would be appreciated. I just want him to live. Thank you.