This accessibly written 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.

Books in Greenwood's Q&A Health Guides series follow 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.

• Helps readers to better understand how to cultivate and maintain quality friendships
• Makes the subject approachable and accessible to readers through a simple Q&A format that also allows them to find specific information quickly and easily
• Helps readers to hone their research and critical thinking skills in a Guide to Health Literacy section
• Provides real-world examples of concepts discussed in the book through case studies
• Dispels popular misconceptions surrounding friendship in a Common Myths section and points readers toward accurate information