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Friends
During adolescence your friends become really important as you become more independent from your family. Friends are important for fun and support, and when friendships work they are fantastic. But what if we find it hard to make friends, or when friendships go wrong?How can I make friends?Friends were never … Read more

friends, bullying, school

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Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and sisters can go from being allies to enemies in the space of a few minutes. Managing our relationships with them can be difficult and your place in the family is likely to have an impact on this.I’m the oldestThis can be tough as you may feel like you … Read more

friends, feelings, families, trouble at home

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Drink and Drugs
As you begin to grow up you may feel curious about drugs and alcohol. Maybe your friends are experimenting and you feel tempted to as well. But alcohol and drugs can cause a lot of problems and may be dangerous to your health and wellbeing. Isn’t alcohol legal?Yes, alcohol is … Read more

friends, depression, drink and drugs

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Gangs
Some young people are in gangs, and from the outside this may look appealing. The truth can be very different.There are many reasons someone might join a gang – some young people are looking for an alternative ‘family’, especially if they aren’t happy at home. Others join because of peer … Read more

friends, bullying, violence, school, gangs

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New films: what do the Heroes think?
The Talksafe Heroes got together to talk about issues that are important to them and these videos are the result.What do the Heroes think about sexual health?What do the Heroes think about exam pressure?Meet our cousellor, Andy, who explains why you might want to talk to him and what counselling is … Read more

friends, worry, feelings, bullying, violence, sex, school, gangs, boyfriends, girlfriends, exams

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