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What happens when I get in touch with Childline?
The Childline 24-Hour Support Line is one of the services provided by the ISPCC and is available for all young people, aged 18 years and younger.
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What happens when YOU are the biggest bully in your life
Bullying is a traumatising experience for anyone who has been through it. But what
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Childline’s 24 Hour Support Line and Other Services Explained
What exactly is Childline's 24 Hour Support Line and what other services do you provide for children and families?
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What is Social Exclusion?
Research has shown that social exclusion can have a detrimental effect on your mental health, including the loss of self-esteem.
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What’s the difference between teasing and bullying?
Teasing in a light-hearted way can be part of a healthy relationship but being maliciously made fun of can be a form of bullying.
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Bullying and the role of the bystander
Bullies can make life very difficult for the people they target but what often makes it worse is the bystander who looks on and does nothing.
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How to handle traditional or ‘offline’ bullying
A lot has been written about cyberbullying in recent years but traditional or 'offline' bullying is still just as prevalent.
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5 great tips on how to AVOID being affected by Bullying
Every one of us will deal with challenging people in our lives at some
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What is sexual abuse?
Sexual abuse or molestation is where a child or young person is used for the sexual stimulation of an adult or older adolescent.
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What to do if your classmate or friend is being bullied
Have you ever seen someone being bullied but were worried that you’d become a target if you said something to a teacher or adult?
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13 relationship red flags everyone should know about
If you've never had a healthy relationship, it can be difficult to know what an unhealthy one looks like. Here are a few guidelines...
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How to live with a parent who has anger issues
If you live with someone who has anger issues, it can take a toll on your mental and emotional health – especially if it’s a parent or carer.
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