Health Library for teens

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  • 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.
  • I Think My Friend May Have an Eating Disorder. What Should I Do? In our image-obsessed culture, lots of people are critical of their bodies. So when do normal concerns cross the line and become eating disorders? Read this article if you're worried a friend may have a problem.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • How Technology Helps You Stay Connected Staying connected is important for our emotional health. That's why we asked readers to tell us how cell phones, email, IM, blogs, text messaging, and personal pages help them keep in touch. Here's what you told us.
  • 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.
  • What Can I Say to a Friend Who's Having Unprotected Sex? Find out what the experts have to say.
  • 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.
  • Abusive Relationships Abuse has no place in love. Read this article to find out how to recognize the signs of abuse and how you can get help.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Moving Blues It isn't easy to start over. Read this article to learn some ways to cope with the stress of moving.
  • 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.
  • What Stresses You Out About School? Find out what our readers said about how they handle back-to-school worries.
  • Family Money Troubles Stressed out by your parents' money worries? Check out our tips for handling tough times.

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