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Bullying
Bullying can involve hitting, pushing, shoving, name-calling or mocking. It can involve making sure you get into trouble, stealing your things, your friends or isolating you.What can I do?• If you are being bullied the most important thing to do is talk to someone about it, even if it feels hard.• If … Read more

abuse, worry, depression, bullying, violence, school, racism, gangs

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Depression and anxiety
Why do my moods keep changing?Everyone has a mixture of feelings, but during adolescence they can be more intense, harder to understand and more likely to swing between positive and negative. This is a normal part of growing up, so it may be hard to recognise if you have a … Read more

worry, feelings, depression

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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

depression, drink and drugs

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Feelings
Everyone has a range of feelings which we experience at different times. During adolescence though, it is normal for your feelings to become more intense and unpredictable. What can I do to help myself?Here are some things you can do to help yourself when you feel down:• Get enough sleep• Eat healthily• Exercise• Talk … Read more

worry, feelings, depression

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Harming yourself
What is self-harm?Deliberate self-harm is where people do things like bruise, scratch, cut or burn their skin, pull their hair out or overdose.Why do people self-harm?People who self-harm usually describe it as a way of coping, of surviving rather than wanting to end their lives. Here are some of the … Read more

feelings, depression, harming yourself

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