It's been okay for me. I've actually told many of my friends in college about my depression/anxiety, but it's a lot easier to do when you're in such an accepting environment, and much harder to hide, as well. I don't know if my parents have shared my diagnosis with anyone, really, save our immediate family members, but they are easily worried over how people will react to things, and both place a pretty big social stigma on my mental issues. :/

I'm curious as to how your friend took the news. When I told my best friend about my diagnoses, and even after my one suicide attempt, she was always there for me and always stayed close. I truly hope your friend does the same!