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Bullying: how to stop it
If you’re being bullied, you may feel isolated or frightened. You may be finding it harder to make friends or to talk to people your age. You don’t have to put up with the bullying.
Bereavement and young people
Losing someone important to you is one of the hardest things to experience in life and if you’re young, bereavement can be even more difficult. But support and advice are available to help you get through it.
Healthy eating for teens
A healthy diet can help you look and feel great. Don't follow the latest food fad: find out the truth about eating well.
What does smoking cost you?
If you smoke, you suck over 4,000 dangerous chemicals into your lungs. Your clothes and breath will smell of stale smoke, too. Smoking doesn't just damage your health and your social life, it hits your wallet hard, too. Use the interactive tool below to discover what smoking is doing to your health and your bank balance.
Condoms: know the facts
There are a lot of myths about condoms, so make sure that you are aware of the facts before you have sex.
How to avoid man boobs
Let’s face it, often the last thing you want to do when you get home from school, college or work is exercise.
Coping with cyber bullying
Cyberbullying is the use of technology, such as mobiles and the internet, to bully other people. Coping with it can be difficult because it can happen at any time of the day.
Sun safety questions
A guide to staying safe in the sun, including tips on sunburn, heat exhaustion and child skin protection.
Surviving exams
Getting through exams can be challenging, but try not to panic. There are ways to beat exam stress and ensure that you get the best possible results.
Surviving exams
Getting through exams can be challenging, but try not to panic. There are ways to beat exam stress and ensure that you get the best possible results.
Underweight teen boys
If you’re underweight, you could be damaging your body. It can cause low body weight, stunted growth, weakened muscles and a lack of energy: bad news if you want to keep up with your mates.
Help after sexual assault
In the year 2007-08, police recorded 41,460 serious sexual offences in England and Wales. This includes rape, sexual assault and sexual activity with children. Many more offences are unreported.
How can I stop being a bully?
People who bully others often find it hard to ask for help. They may be worried that they'll get into trouble with their teachers or that they'll be bullied themselves.
Children on holiday
From sun protection to pool safety, these simple steps will help children stay safe and healthy on holiday:
- Bullying: how to stop it
- Bereavement and young people
- Healthy eating for teens
- What does smoking cost you?
- Condoms: know the facts
- How to avoid man boobs
- Coping with cyber bullying
- Sun safety questions
- Surviving exams
- Surviving exams
- Underweight teen boys
- Doing a pregnancy test
- Think you might be pregnant?
- Help after sexual assault
- How can I stop being a bully?
- Children on holiday
