Help should be given anonymously ,really ?

After the last encounter with my classmate, I was kinda unnerved. During lunch I brought up the subject again , because I believe Some people can't believe in themselves until someone else believes in them first. Maybe that's her problem I told my buddies & all of them go .... 'drop it ... she's going through depression, she needs professional help'

But isnt that the point? What she needs most is some support from friends. No? Everyone believe , it's too late .... it's the middle of the exams & the tension is too great. I make it a point to talk to her again after the exams.

My buddies warned me to hands off. Why? I wont understand what she's going through they reasoned. Well I think they are wrong. I'm not as sheltered as they think I am. I believe we should all support each other in times of need. Then they ask me, why didn't I go say hi to her all these years?

Well that's a fair question. Why indeed? I've got to say, she's very different from me. She's quiet & intense & she looked scared all the time. I feel uncomfortable near her, but that's before. Now I wanted to help her. Buddies said I should help people anonymously- that's the way to do it. Really? Come to think of it, it makes sense. I've very smart buddies :))