This accessible book explores what friendship is and why it's so important to our well-being and provides practical suggestions for teens and young adults wishing to experience deeper, more fulfilling connections. What exactly separates a friend from an acquaintance?Can men and women really "just be friends"? How do friendships change as we move from childhood to adolescence to adulthood?How can you support a friend in need, and how should you address conflicts and misunderstandings?This book answers these and many other questions readers may have about friendship.Part of Bloomsbury's Q&A Health Guides series, Healthy Friendships: Your Questions Answered follows a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readers' needs and concerns.Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations.Each book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet – important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.