There are national organizations with toll-free phone lines and suicide hot lines listed in the Resources section that can help you find treatment if you don't have any insurance. My friend is very depressed, but made me promise I wouldn't tell anyone. Give your friend this online resource and the phone numbers listed in the Resources section. When it comes to life and death safety, all prior promises are null and void. If your friend threatens suicide, get adult help for them immediately.
Doctors look for the symptoms listed in symptoms of depression .
Five or more lasting for at least two weeks that are a change from the usual you, may mean you are clinically depressed.