Though I haven't spoken to my friend in question for a few days now, I am aware that he is clearly quite upset (somewhat an understatement considering the circumstances). I certain that many people have recommended that he speak to a counsellor, however for SOME reason he seems quite reluctant to apply for misadventure. Ironically, he was actually selected earlier in the year by several of his teachers to attend stress management classes run by UTS - he politely declined because he didn't feel he was stressed! I don't know whether anything significant has occurred within his family recently because as I mentioned, I haven't been able to speak to him for some time now.
Fortunately for me, he only takes one of my classes, so if he weren't to successfully attain misadventure, I don't think it would necessarily affect my mark ... I know that sounds a little bit selfish, but I read somebody's post earlier and I had to consider it, taking into account that he ranks within the top 3-5 in his subjects. In any case, i'm very grateful to all of you for contributing and for sharing your thoughts with me as well as some particularly helpful advice. Here's hoping that he manages to resolve whatever issues are plaguing him at the moment - I'd like to encourage him to speak to someone who could help + fingers cross'd he decides to apply for misad.! Once again, thank you to all of you for sharing your thoughts!
Cheers