I know Mother's Day was a few weeks ago but mums are still awesome.

Kids Helpline1800 55 1800
Free, confidential counselling service available any time of the day or night by phone or webchat.
Beyond Blue1300 22 4636
Call or chat online with a trained mental health professional any time of the day or night.
headspace1800 650 890
Online and telephone support service that helps young people who don’t feel ready to attend a headspace centre or who prefer to talk about their problems via online chat, email or on the phone.

Some feathered and furry fun.

It can be hard to find your tribe or your squad in high school. Friendship groups change and morph and you can be left sitting on the sidelines. When my daughter was in high school she struggled to find her tribe - she was friends with everyone but didn't have a group of close friends. Now that she is in her twenties she has more friends than you can count. Remember that high school does not reflect what the test of your life will look like. If you're having trouble finding your crew, here are some tips: 

• Join a club
• Join a sports team - if you're not particularly athletic try something like ultimate frisbee
• Volunteer
• Join a youth group
• Get a part-time job
• Start a band

Rebecca Sparrow has a book called Find Your Tribe if you want more information.

The movies and the media sell relationships as the ultimate dream. The unsaid message is that you can't be complete or happy until you're in a relationship. Let me tell you from personal experience, that while you're a teenager, it's much better to focus on friendships than romantic relationships. I was boy crazy as a teenager and wasted a lot of time and energy wanting to be in a relationship. The truth is that life does not magically become all right just because you've found Mr Right. There will be plenty of time to couple up the whole rest of your life. For now, enjoy your friends and spend time finding out who you are. Single is not a dirty word.