They might not want to discuss the topic.
However, having fun conversations with their friend might help lighten their mood. So I suppose chatting with them, spending time together, having fun convos will probably be helpful to them.
I think that sometimes talking about something can lead you to 2 results:
1) there is no other solution than the one they thought of and you go in circles
2) talking about it could make some people feel worse/miserable. Sometimes talking helps, sometimes it doesn't. Usually when it helps it's when ppl vent (in which case they don't want advice)
Tip: don't give advice unless you're sure that they want it. You could ask and stuff.
If they quickly delete, maybe they’re afraid of something or feel embarrassed for talking about it. Just let them know you’re there for them, and if they ever need someone to lean on you’re always there to listen.
Hey guys Im in kinda of a problem and idk what to do, so I have a friend and it seems like they are going thru sth rn, they mentions about sh and stuff like that but quickly delete the text, I want to be there for them but I don’t know if I’m being to forceful however I feel very helpless at the same time, every time I ask them if they’re okay they respond with “I’m fine” I rlly don’t know what to do and I don’t want to pressure them, I just wish they could talk to me, any advice?