Know your Neighbour, Effects of Isolation
Research with isolated populations such as soldiers, astronauts, and prisoners tell us that social skills can atrophy just like muscles…
Meeting people online
Making friends online with people from all over the world is becoming more normal everyday. Discussion forums, chat rooms, or…
How to be there for a friend
Friendships are among the most important relationships you’ll have in your life. Many of your favourite memories probably include times…
Helping a friend whose parents are splitting up
Separation can be difficult for the whole family. If this is going on for your friend, they will be experiencing…
What is friendship?
Friends are an important part of most people’s lives. Research has recently shown that having friends increases our chances of…
When a friend pushes you away
When someone’s going through a tough time, they can act angry or withdrawn. If you try to help, they might…
Peer pressure
It’s normal to want to be part of a group, to feel like we belong. Peer pressure can happen when…
Meeting new people
There are lots of moments in life when you have the chance to meet new people and make new friends.…
