Friends

As you grow up you'll make friends and lose friends. There'll be times when friends need your help. And there'll be times when you don't get along. We've got advice on some common issues below.

Friendships

Get help with friendship problems.

Peer pressure

Get help making your own choices.

Bullying and cyberbullying

If you or someone you know is being bullied, we're here to help.

Top tips for making friends

Check out our tips for making friends.

Advice about helping a friend

If you're worried about a friend, we can help.

Coping with stress

Get our tips to help you deal with stress, no matter what’s causing it.

Being assertive

Being assertive can help you to explain how you feel and what you need, without being rude.

Building confidence and self-esteem

Try boosting your confidence with our top tips.

Get more support

Message boards

Friendship issues? Get support from other young people on the message boards.

Ask Sam

Write a message to Sam about anything, or look at what other people have asked.

Get support

We're here for you on the phone or online. Or try getting support from other young people on our message boards.

Toolbox

Take your mind off things with games, use our tools to find ways to cope or get creative and let your feelings out. It’s all in your handy toolbox.