re: Depressed people in denial

Second the suggestion to call his parents if you have their contact info. If he becomes potentially suicidal, in some areas, only immediate family can push for a 72 hour stay at a facility through court. He might get pissed, but you never know what's going on in someone's head and how bad it can be underneath the surface.

Unfortunately there's still a stigma when it comes to mental health and depression and it does make some people, especially college-age males, resistant to get help.