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• Coming Out

  Coming out (or not) is a personal choice that depends on you and your situation. Learn more in this article for teens.

• My Friend Is Lesbian But Doesn’t Want to Tell People. What Should I Say to Friends?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• ADHD: Tips to Try

  There's no quick fix for ADHD. But taking medicine and working with counselors can help. So can these tips for handling school and relationships.

• Managing Your Emotional Reactions

  People who do a good job of managing emotions know that it's healthy to express their feelings, but that it matters how they express them. Get tips in this article for teens.

• A Friend Keeps Asking Me to Do Sexual Stuff. How Do I Make Him Stop?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Understanding Other People

  Being able to predict how other people might feel, act, or react is a skill that helps us build better relationships. These tips can help you develop the skill of understanding others.

• Apologizing

  We all mess up at times. An apology tells someone that we're sorry for the hurt we caused — even if we didn't do it on purpose. But does an apology fix everything? And how should you handle it if someone apologizes to you? Find out here.

• Assertiveness

  Assertiveness is the ability to speak up for yourself in a way that is honest and respectful. But it doesn't come naturally to everyone. Find out if you're too passive, too aggressive, or just assertive enough.

• What Should I Do if My Friend Is Having an Asthma Attack?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Someone Is Spreading Rumors About Me. What Can I Do?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• I Hurt My Friends’ Feelings. What Should I Do?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Asking for Help: Getting Past Obstacles

  Sometimes our ideas and beliefs stand in the way of asking for help. Here are ideas for teens on how to get past 5 common barriers to getting help.

• My Friend Has Sickle Cell Disease. How Can I Help?

  People with sickle cell disease need good friends who understand and can help them get through tough times. This article for teens helps you learn what you can do to be that friend.

• My Friend Has HIV. How Can I Help?

  People who have HIV might feel alone and frightened at times. More than anyone, they need good friends like you to lean on and trust.

• My Friend Has Diabetes. How Can I Help?

  Sure, you've heard of diabetes. But how much do you really know about what it's like to have it? Read our tips on helping a friend with diabetes.

• What Can I Say to a Friend Who’s Having Unprotected Sex?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• My Friend Has a Food Allergy. How Can I Help?

  Although food allergies are more common than ever, people who have them may feel different or embarrassed. A good friend can really help.

• What It Means to Be a Friend

  Thousands of you filled out our friendship survey. Find out what some of you said about being a good friend.

• Coping With Cliques

  Are you on the outside looking in or the inside wanting out? Find out how to deal with cliques in this article for teens.

• Peer Pressure

  Responding to peer pressure is part of human nature — but some people are more likely to give in, and others are better able to resist and stand their ground. Find out how to make the right choices for you.

• How Can I Help a Friend Who Cuts?

  Some people cope by cutting themselves. This article helps friends understand why people cut and gives some tips on what you can to help your friend — and yourself.

• My Friend Is Talking About Suicide. What Should I Do?

  Have you heard that people who talk about suicide won't go through with it? That's not true. Read this article to learn some of the other warning signs that a person is considering suicide.

• Shoplifting

  Shoplifting can be a lot more serious than people realize. Read this article to understand more about it and how to help yourself or a friend to stop.

• Dealing With Addiction

  Find out what you can do if you think you or a friend has a drug or alcohol addiction - from recognizing the warning signs to suggestions to help you stay clean.

• My Friend Is Talking About Running Away: What Should I Do?

  Do you know someone who is having major problems? No matter how bad things get, running away is never a solution. Find out how to help your friend.

• I Think My Friend May Have an Eating Disorder. What Should I Do?

  Sometimes, normal body-image concerns cross the line and become eating disorders. Here's how to help if your friend might have a problem.