How to encourage a friend to seek professional therapy<br>Ask your friend questions. The best way to help your friend is to gain a better understanding of what they are going through. Sit down and gently bring up the topic about your friend's mental health.
Can we infer the following?
avoid any and all contact with your friend

Options are:
(1). Yes;
(2). It's impossible to say;
(3). No;
The answer is:
(3).