Suicidal best friend.

When it gets to the point of self harm and suicide, you need to ask someone to step in. There is only so much you can do. I know that you love your friend and care deeply about her. But you can't fix people - you can only love them. You can't carry this with you, and let yourself be ruined by it. She needs help by a professional. Clinical depression is a real problem that can be helped by therapy and medication. I know that she might be "mad". But you are only doing this because you care about her, and she will realize that.

It's a pretty sensitive subject. There are a couple of options to how she'd react if you did step in and get her help. She might be upset with you for a bit and then forgive you seeing that you only did it for her sake or she'll just feel completely betrayed and might not be that trustful again. I'm not trying to discourage you but do know there is a couple ways she'd take it if she found out you "turned her in." My best friend told on me...twice -.- but we're still pretty close. You should definitely go in and talk to the councilor. It'd probably be the best for your friend.

Yes, you should talk to a counselor and get her all the help she can get, because this problem does not just go away. Do not do not do not please don't turn your head to the problem. It may be an ugly situation, and painful to face, but its worth it to keep your dear friend. And I'm sure it would make her feel loved if you told her how much you care for her. She needs counseling, but she also needs a support system.

When I was suicidal I has three of my friends threaten to stage an intervention. They told me that I had two options: I could go to a therapist and they would be with me every step of the way, I could stay quiet and they would stage an intervention.
I hated them the moment they said it, the thought that they were willing to tell my family made me feel angry. They reassured me a lot though that they were only doing it for the good of me and that I would soon understand it all.
Getting professional help turned my entire life around. Even though I don't talk to those people anymore I'm grateful that they did that.