Question

if you notice a friend showing signs of depression or suicidal thoughts, what should you do?
encourage them to talk to a trusted adult or counselor
promise your friend that youll keep their feelings a secret
ignore the signs and mind your own business
assure your friend that it cant be that bad

Explanation:

When a friend shows signs of depression or suicidal thoughts, the appropriate action is to encourage them to seek help from a trusted adult or counselor. Promising to keep it a secret (option 2) can be dangerous as professional help might be needed. Ignoring the signs (option 3) or minimizing their feelings (option 4) are not helpful and can worsen the situation.

Answer:

A. encourage them to talk to a trusted adult or counselor