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Ask Rachel: How to Overcome Shyness

Tired of being a wallflower? The author of Odd Girl Out is here to help.

Ask Rachel: My Best Friends Are Immature

The author of Odd Girl Out shares her advice about what to do when you grow apart from old friends.

Ask Rachel: My Friend Passed Away

The author of Odd Girl Out shares her advice on dealing with an unexpected loss.

Ask Rachel: I Think My Friend Could Be an Alcoholic

The author of Odd Girl Out shares her advice on confronting a self-destructive classmate.

Young Adult Authors Offer Advice to Their High School Selves in 'Dear Teen Me'

Best-selling writers reflect on friendship, love, and body image in E. Kristin Anderson's anthology of letters.

How to Talk to Friends Who Have Different Political Views

Your friends with opposing opinions can help you make a more informed vote in the presidential election.

Ask Rachel: My Best Friend is Pulling Away

The author of Odd Girl Out offers her thoughts on what you should do if you feel excluded.

Forming Friendships the First Week of College: What to Know and Expect

As you start freshman year and settle into campus life, aim to meet classmates who share your interests and values.

Is Joining a Sorority Right for You?

Greek life can bring new friends and career opportunities, but pledging isn't for everyone. Here's how to weigh the pros and cons.

How to Say Goodbye and Stay in Touch with High School Friends

Setting realistic expectations about making time to talk and sharing new experiences on social media will help you smoothly transition into freshman year of college.

Hot Mess: When Social Drinking Goes Too Far

Getting trashed on weekends and at parties may seem like harmless fun, but social drinking can quickly spiral out of control.

Tough Love: How to Cope If There's An Alcoholic or Addict In Your Life

Does your best friend always get stoned at parties? Is your parent an alcoholic? Teen Vogue reports on how to cope if there's an addict in your life.

How To Deal With Digital Drama

From misinterpreted text messages to bullies on Facebook, is digital drama ruining your life?

How to Deal with Feeling Left out on Facebook

Thanks to sites like Facebook, it's now easier than ever for you—and everyone else—to see when you're being excluded.

Reputation Rehab: How to Bounce Back from Rumors

What happens when the juiciest rumor in school is about you? Rachel Simmons reports on how to reclaim your rep.

How Are Social Networking Sites Affecting Your Teens Friendships?

A recent study from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that young people spend an average of more than 7.5 hours a day using entertainment media. From Twitter to text messaging, technology no longer simply connects teen girls—it plays an integral part in their friendships. But it's also unleashing new kinds of conflict and new ways to get hurt.