What About My Friend?
We are sometimes concerned about our friends but don’t know what to say. Click on the link below for information for when you are concerned.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 in this article.
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.
Anyone who is concerned about these issues for a friend needs to seek help to find solutions for dealing with these issues. This could be through a school counselor or a professional therapist or a support group. Whatever the setting, the outcome should be finding healthy outlets for overwhelming feelings. It is difficult to deal with these issues by yourself and you don’t have to do it alone. If you are struggling with these issues with a friend and you don’t know where to turn for help, you can always start by calling Safe2Tell™ at 1-877-542-7233 (SAFE).
For additional information on these issues and friends, link to The Children’s Hospital website.
[1] The Children’s Hospital website, 2008.
