True friends are there for you no matter what. But friendship takes effort. This section is all about building friendship skills.

• Apologizing
• Asking for Help: Getting Past Obstacles
• Assertiveness
• Dealing With Addiction
• How Can I Help a Friend Who Cuts?
• How Can I Help a Friend Who Is Depressed?
• How to Support Someone With Diabetes
• Making Friends: Answers for Teens With Autism
• Managing Your Emotional Reactions
• My Friend Is Talking About Running Away: What Should I Do?
• My Friend Is Talking About Suicide. What Should I Do?
• Understanding Other People

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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