How should I comfort her?

Tell her to go to a GP. Depression is serious.

She is going to see a GP. What I mean is there anything I can do personally to help?

yeah, ask if she's seen a doctor about it (a more subtle and sensitive way of telling her to do to the doctors if she hasn't already). Anything else you can do? Umm.. maybe just spend more time with her to keep her company, maybe hot drinks, boardgames and films.

That would help. Ask her if she's willing to talk about it, talking helps a lot. Be a good listener and make sure you're not patronising.

So, the other night I heard my university flatmate crying. The next morning I asked her what was wrong and she held my hand, hugged me and confided that she felt all alone and was suffering from depression. Now, I understand that depression is a complex illness but is there anything I can do to help her feel more at home. I know it sounds pathetic, but I like cooking and baking. Do you think if I baked some biscuits and a cake that would help her? Or is that too wimpy?