Friendship

• Definition
  Friends are people we have fun with and who will support us through tough times
  
  A healthy friendship has trust and respect.
• Signs
  Signs of a good friendship include:
  
  Being supportive of each other
  Being encouraging of each other
  Being considerate of each other
  Including each other in activities and conversations
  Listening when the other wants to talk
  Wanting to help each other
  Not teasing, putting down or bullying each other
  Not putting each other in danger
  Not treating the other less kindly because of their religion or culture
  Allowing each other to be themselves and to express themselves
  Respecting each other disagreeing or saying no
• Advice
  Changes in relationships are natural but not always easy. If friendships are not going well, we can feel very upset, lonely, rejected and angry. This can then affect how we feel about ourselves, our family life, schoolwork, eating and sleeping. Friendship issues can sometimes lead to more serious problems like depression and self-harm.
  
  Healthy friendships allow you to be yourself. If you are scared of losing a friendship by being yourself, by standing up for yourself or something you believe is right, then you are not in a healthy relationship.
• Where can i get help?
  In school you can talk to the following people:
  A friend
  Your Tutor
  A YHS Wellbeing Advisor
  Pupil Welfare Officer
  Pastoral Mentor (Drop in sessions Tuesday & Wednesday during break and lunchtime)
  
  In the community:
  Talk to your parents or GP
  
  Telephone
  Childline (Free) 0800 1111
  Samaritans 116 123
  
  Links:
  Childline