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Listening, supporting, encouraging, and just being there can really make a difference in a friend’s life. When it feels like a friend needs more, this website will help you figure out ways you can help, including how to get your friend the help that he or she needs.

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It’s not always obvious when a friend needs you to be there. On our campus…

• 22% are concerned people don’t like them
• 18% feel isolated and alone
• 15% feel they have no one who understands them
• 9% do not get the emotional help and support needed from their social network
• 8% feel sad all the time

**Based on the Mental Health & Counseling Student Survey (2010)

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How Are You A Friend? (video)

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