
Aye Feel Blogs
Mental health blogs, written by young people for young people. Sharing tips, information and ideas to support and promote a positive mindset, mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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Life in Scotland for LGBT Young People
In this blog, Policy and Research Manager Paul Daly from LGBT Youth Scotland shares all about the research project: Life in Scotland for LGBT Young People.
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Coping with Transphobic Content on Social Media
Zoel shares 5 top tips for coping with transphobic content on social media and how to look after mental health and wellbeing.
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Escaping To The Past To Combat Stress
Alice shares how she stays on top of her mental health with learning about Scottish history.
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Living Life Online: Tips to Help You Manage Your Time on Social Media
Wiktoria shares the importance of managing your screen time using Mind Yer Time.
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Living With A Chronic Illness
Rebecca shares her story of growing up with a chronic illness and talks about how Teapot Trust and others have supported her on the journey.
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Being a Young Carer and Caring For Yourself
Reatha shares her story about being a young carer and also caring for herself. She talks about the importance of looking after yourself to help look after others.
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Taking Back Control After COVID
The past year has been tough! Imaan talks about focusing on the things we can control to ensure we feel strong coming out of the pandemic.
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A Snapshot of Girls’ and Young Women’s Lives
Amanda from the #YSHealth Panel tells us about the Girls’ Attitudes Survey carried out by Girlguiding. This survey asks girls and young women how they feel about their everyday lives.
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Sport was my life, and COVID-19 changed that - but that's okay!
Fiona from the Young People's Sport Panel speaks about her journey of accepting that what works to support one person may not work for another.
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Defeating The Dreaded Demotivation
Lara tells us about her experience of demotivation and shares tips for tackling it in your daily life!
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How the Polar Academy Changed My Life
Twenty year old Arran from Fort William tells us how the Polar Academy changed his life for the better!
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"TALK. I didn't and it was nearly the death of me."
Content Warning - This blog will discuss suicide. Fergus Crawley speaks up about his mental health and the importance of talking, whether that's to a friend or family member. It might just save your life!
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Why I Get Outside to Lift My Spirits
Brynn Hauxwell tells us what it feels like when the world has been turned upside down. He shares how taking time for you and getting outside can help lift your spirits.
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Katy Johnston - Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is Endometriosis Month and we wanted to help raise awareness. Katy Johnston, presenter on Capital Scotland shares her experience of living with Endometriosis.
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Three Ways to Distract Your Mind from an Eating Disorder
Nicole Campbell-Watson shares her experience of having had an all-consuming eating disorder, for almost a decade of her life. Along with sharing three methods of distraction that helped her distract her mind.
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8 Top Tips For Tackling Loneliness
It can be easy to feel lonely and isolated - even when we're surrounded by other people. Melissa from the #YSHealth Panel has shared her top tips for tackling loneliness.
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