School life

Everybody encounters problems at some point. If you have a problem at school, talking to someone is often the first step in solving it as problems you keep to yourself can seem much bigger than they really are.

Problems at school: who can you talk to?

Talking to someone can help you see things in a different light. A good place to start is speaking to your parents, carers, teachers or friends. They may be able to help you sort the problem out, or suggest a something that you hadn't thought of.

Help with relationships

Relationships can often be a tricky thing to talk about. Problems with relationships can affect your school life, so it's important to do something about them before they get out of hand. There is lots of information and advice on the web and good place to start is the family and relationships section.

Family and relationships (young people section)

Bullying

No one deserves to be bullied and bullying doesn't always mean being physically hurt, as you can be bullied in a number of ways. If you're worried about bullying at school, the bullying section might help.

Bullying (young people section)

Health problems

Keeping healthy isn't just important for your general well-being, it can also affect your life at school. For example, there is growing evidence that eating a healthy diet may help you to study better. The keeping healthy section gives advice on everything from healthy school meals and keeping fit, to staying safe in the sun and registering with a doctor.

Keeping healthy (young people section)

Worried about drugs?

If you are worried about your own drug taking, or know someone who is misusing drugs, it is important to know the facts. You can get free, confidential advice from the Talk to FRANK helpline and website. You can Talk to FRANK on 0800 776 600.