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Depression is not something for which there is a magic cure. Don't even try to argue with me on this one, it's something that I have suffered with for more than half my life.
The friend that the OP is speaking of for sure sounds to me like he is depressed in some measure. That is my non-professional opinion.
People that are suffering from depression do so in many ways. The OP's friend appears to see comfort in death and so be it. So did I. It was something that I craved to experience for a long time.
The day to day life while living with depression is not easy. I could see no possible happy future. In no way could I see myself being here past 25 yrs old, that was when I was really bad and wished not to be here at all. But I am here. There is help out there whether by councelling or by medication or with both
I am medicated. It works for me. It may not work for another.
Councelling can work too, but only if the patient and the professional build up a trust and means of communication. Without that they are both wasting time.
To the OP: Listen to your friend. Do NOT lecture, but steer him towards help if you can. You (and his other friends) are his sounding boards. A big job, but well worth the results. Good luck to you both.