The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
If your parents separate you may feel loss: of “home”, of trust in the past and future, of security and protection, of financial stability, and of what family has meant to you until now.
When in doubt or feeling alone, look up. See how the stars shine for you.
If one or both parents are leaning too heavily on you for support, discuss with them who else they can turn to. You will have limits, bearing in mind all the other things you have to do.
Finding it hard to talk about how you are really feeling? Samaritans is a safe place to turn; it’s anonymous and confidential: 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
The NHS offers free postal test kits for Chlamydia in many areas, for you to do yourself at home. Get yours from http://freetest.me
You don’t always notice symptoms if you have an STI. Many people don’t notice symptoms and most people with chlamydia have no symptoms. You won’t always know if you’ve got an STI and you can’t tell by looking if someone has one. Protect yourself by always using a condom. If you’re worried, visit your GP or sexual health clinic.
Meat, fish and eggs are important sources of protein, vitamins and minerals. Pulses such as beans, lentils and peas are a cheap, low-fat source of protein, fibre, vitamins & minerals.
Milk and dairy (cheese and yoghurt) are great sources of protein and calcium. To make healthier choices, go for lower-fat milk and dairy foods.
Decide who the ‘people of value’ are in your life. These are the real people you know who mean something to you. Look after them and your relationship with them.
Smokers are more likely to develop polyps in their bowel than non smokers, and some studies show that smokers have a higher risk of bowel cancer, particularly rectal cancer. So giving up smoking can reduce your risk of bowel cancer.