GENERAL INFO
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Psychology Today: A message for teens about friendships
Kids Helpline: making friends
ReachOut: Friendships
ReachOut: 7 Different friends you have in your life
ReachOut: What makes a good friend
Kids Helpline: Fights with friends
Kids Helpline: My friends are fighting
Psychology Today: It's tough making new friends
Classroom: Tips on handling jealous teenage friends
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Kids Helpline: Ways to deal with conflict
Psychology Today: 5 Rules for getting along with anyone
ReachOut: How to make friends and meet new people
ReachOut: How to make friends at school
ReachOut: Dealing with a toxic friendship
ReachOut: 3 ways to end a toxic friendship
ReachOut: How to ask a friend if they're ok
IBPF: Helping a friend with extreme moods
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
ReachOut: Friendships and teenagers
ReachOut: 7 Ways to help your teen strengthen their friendships
Raising Children: Friends and friendships
Raising Children: Frenemies and toxic friendships