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Latest Youth Voice Blogs
Experiencing and Managing Loneliness
Read how other young people are managing their feelings of loneliness in this article sharing their experiences
The Different Experiences of Loneliness
Take a look at some of the experiences other young people have had with loneliness and what helps them manage…
Letters of Hope to Loneliness
Read some of the #LettersToLoneliness we received from other young people who and how they’ve managed with their own loneliness.
Deaf Awareness
Shiona, a member of our Creator Collective shares some common phrases she hears when people find out she’s deaf.
#VolunteeringMakesMe: Hear From the Volunteers Making a Difference
#VolunteeringMakesMe is a campaign developed by young people to celebrate the skills and experience young people achieve through volunteering. Have you…
Hannah on… Lessons I’ve Learnt About Misinformation
Inspired by ‘Navigating Modern Life’, a short film series by the BBC and the Open University, Hannah shares some key…
Jahan On… Moving From Pakistan to Scotland
Jahan explains her journey moving from Pakistan to Scotland and how the changes and differences in culture, language, heritage and…
Peace on... Finding Unity After Experiencing Racism
Peace shares a powerful personal story about her experiences of racisim and discrimination, and embracing her culture.
Mehr-un-Nisa on... Loneliness doesn't have to be permanent.
Mehr-un-Nisa shares her story of how writing has helped with overcoming feelings of loneliness.
Ashely On... The Importance of Black History Month
Ashely explains how some people may feel isolated due to the colour of their skin, and why that makes Black…
Fatimah's Blog: I Am a Young Carer
Fatimah is a young carer who is part of Carers Trust Scotland’s Young Adult Carer Advisory Group. In this blog, Fatimah…
Sarah's Blog: Being a Young Carer
Sarah share’s her blog about being a young carer for her brother Patrick and the three things she’s gained from…
Carrie's Blog: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Carrie's Experience as a Young Carer
Carrie is a young carer and in our blog she explains what it’s like caring for her mum – the…
Anna on... Coming Out
Anna shares some top tips for coming out and how you could support a friend going through the same situation.
Emma on Speaking at COP26
Emma, from the Young People’s Forest Panel, shares her experience speaking at COP26 last November.
Proud to Be... Intelligent
Emmanuel Gebreyes, 15, Glasgow, shares what ‘Proud to Be’ means to him and his experience of the societal stereotypes of…
#VolunteeringMakesMe: Hear From the Volunteers Making a Difference
#VolunteeringMakesMe is a campaign developed by young people to celebrate the skills and experience young people achieve through volunteering. Have you…
Hannah on... Lessons I've Learnt About Misinformation
Inspired by ‘Navigating Modern Life’, a short film series by the BBC and the Open University, Hannah shares some key…
Nicola on... Getting Involved in Netball
Nicola who plays netball for the under 21 Scotland Squad shares her journey into netball and top tips if you’re…
Emma on Speaking at COP26
Emma, from the Young People’s Forest Panel, shares her experience speaking at COP26 last November.
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…
Anna on... Coming Out
Anna shares some top tips for coming out and how you could support a friend going through the same situation.
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…
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…
Hannah on... Lessons I've Learnt About Misinformation
Inspired by ‘Navigating Modern Life’, a short film series by the BBC and the Open University, Hannah shares some key…
Maria on her Cyber Career Journey
Maria, a Digital Security Associate, shares her journey to a cyber career. She discusses finding direction, doing what she loves…
Proud to Be... Intelligent
Emmanuel Gebreyes, 15, Glasgow, shares what ‘Proud to Be’ means to him and his experience of the societal stereotypes of…
Life With Endometriosis
Dionne shares how it feels to be diagnosed and live with Endometriosis, a health condition which affects about 1.5 million…
My Journey With Endometriosis
Dionne shares with us her experience of being diagnosed with endometriosis and where she has found support.
"Endometriosis is more than painful periods!" by Katy Johnston
March is Endometriosis Month. Katy Johnston, presenter on Capital Scotland shares her experience of living with Endometriosis.
Mehr-un-Nisa on... Loneliness doesn't have to be permanent.
Mehr-un-Nisa shares her story of how writing has helped with overcoming feelings of loneliness.
Ashely On... The Importance of Black History Month
Ashely explains how some people may feel isolated due to the colour of their skin, and why that makes Black…
Maria On… Culture, Identity and Loneliness
Maria shares her journey with loneliness and how it made her distance herself from her culture.
Kira on… Balancing Responsibilities with Sport
Kira shares her experience as a young carer and how focusing on sport helped her balance responsibilities and combat loneliness.
Nicola on... Getting Involved in Netball
Nicola who plays netball for the under 21 Scotland Squad shares her journey into netball and top tips if you’re…
Fatimah's Blog: I Am a Young Carer
Fatimah is a young carer who is part of Carers Trust Scotland’s Young Adult Carer Advisory Group. In this blog, Fatimah…
Ways to Cope with Anxiety
Jade talks about what anxiety is, how it might affect us and shares their top tips for looking after our…
Anna on... Coming Out
Anna shares some top tips for coming out and how you could support a friend going through the same situation.
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.