Getting (and Giving) Help

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• 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.

• Teens Talk About Stress (Video)

  In this video, teens talk about what stresses them out and how they cope.

• 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.

• About Getting and Giving Help

  Sharing problems can help us cope better. Get ideas on reaching out for (and offering) help in this article for teens.

• How Can I Help a Friend Who Was Raped?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• 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.

• My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help?

  It's hard to know how to respond when someone you love — someone your own age — is diagnosed with cancer. Here are some thoughts on dealing with feelings and helping your friend.

• 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.

• 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.

• School Counselors

  School counselors can give you all sorts of tips and support on solving problems and making good decisions. But how do you meet with a counselor and what is it like? Find out here.

• Talking to Your Doctor

  Your best resource for health information and advice is your doctor - the person who knows you, your medical history, and accurate medical information to answer your questions.

• Going to a Therapist

  Getting help with emotions or stress is the same as getting help with a medical problem like asthma or diabetes. This article explains how therapy works and how it can help with problems.

• 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.

• Talking to Your Parents – or Other Adults

  Whether it's an everyday issue like schoolwork or an emergency situation, these tips can help you improve communications with your parents and other adults.

• 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.