Friends

A good friend might be someone who provides support when times are tough, or someone you can rely on to celebrate a special moment with you.

When someone’s going through a tough time, they can act angry or withdrawn. If you try to help, they might push you away.

It’s normal to want to be part of a group, to feel like we belong. Peer pressure can happen when we’re influenced to do something we usually

Meeting new people can be fun and nerve -wracking at the same time!

Separation can be difficult for the whole family. If this is going on for your friend, they’ll be experiencing lots of changes.

Not knowing what to do or say to help can be frustrating but doing your best to make them feel better shows you care about being a good friend.

Making friends online with people from all over the world is becoming more normal everyday.

Join other 12-15 year olds from across the country for free confidential and anonymous support around friendships and relationships.

If your romantic, platonic or family relationships are getting you down, joining the Friendships and Relationships Group can help you feel heard, understood and supported.