- Why I Won't Be Having Biological ChildrenWhy I Won't Be Having Biological Children
A young writer shares why she's thinking twice about bringing a child into the world
- How Valorant Rekindled Old FriendshipsHow Valorant Rekindled Old Friendships
How a video game brought a group of high school friends back together
- The World of K-pop: A Well-Crafted PR ImageThe World of K-pop: A Well-Crafted PR Image
A K-pop skeptic shares her views on the PR culture surrounding the genre
- The Benefits of JournalingThe Benefits of Journaling
A young person shares his journaling practices and how it has helped him.
- Elon Musk has bought Twitter… so what happens now?Elon Musk has bought Twitter… so what happens now?
VoiceBox's response to the recent shift in power at Twitter's HQ
- I Broke Up With My Smartphone Part 2I Broke Up With My Smartphone Part 2
A follow up from the young writer who switched out their smartphone for a flip phone
- Bioremediation as an Alternative to Combat PollutionBioremediation as an Alternative to Combat Pollution
A young biotechnology engineer explains the value of using bioremediation
- Living With the Most Painful Condition Known to MedicineLiving With the Most Painful Condition Known to Medicine
A young person shares her experience of living with a "invisible" disability that causes her chronic pain
- How to Master Exam SeasonHow to Master Exam Season
A student shares his tips on how to take control of exam season
- Self-Doubt and Worldly ExpectationsSelf-Doubt and Worldly Expectations
A young writer from India reflects on why we should let go of our self-doubt and "master our circumstances"
- Face masks: the other face behind the protective barrier against COVID-19Face masks: the other face behind the protective barrier against COVID-19
A young biotechnology engineer explains the impacts of face mask waste
- Munchausen by InternetMunchausen by Internet
A VoiceBox Report
- Plastic Surgery- Marketing Gimmick or A Feminist Idea?Plastic Surgery- Marketing Gimmick or A Feminist Idea?
A young person shares her thoughts about plastic surgery being labeled as "empowering"
- I Broke Up With My SmartphoneI Broke Up With My Smartphone
A young writer shares how liberating switching to a "dumb phone" can be
- Struggling to Get Your First Job?Struggling to Get Your First Job?
Here Are 10 Tips to Stay Positive.
- Social Media is Making Language Learning Much EasierSocial Media is Making Language Learning Much Easier
Learning a language is now more accessible than ever!
- NFTs: A Revolution Or A Passing Fad?NFTs: A Revolution Or A Passing Fad?
What are NFTs and are they worth investing in?
- 8 things I realised in my teenage years that brought me peace of mind8 things I realised in my teenage years that brought me peace of mind
A young person shares some of the things she learned during her teenage years
- How AI Will Impact Jobs In The FutureHow AI Will Impact Jobs In The Future
Will humans become "obsolete" as AI takes over?
- An Open Letter to a Person I’m Glad I MetAn Open Letter to a Person I’m Glad I Met
How one friend can shape you into the person you are today.
- Unfounded ItemUnfounded Item
A poem about dual personalities presented in mental illness
- Metaverse: A Passing Trend or an Internet Revolution?Metaverse: A Passing Trend or an Internet Revolution?
A young person shares his thoughts on what the future of the Metaverse looks like
- "The Tinder Swindler" Women Who Sacrificed Everything…Twice"The Tinder Swindler" Women Who Sacrificed Everything…Twice
A young person's take on the latest viral Netflix documentary
- Why I prefer watching shows weekly over binge-watchingWhy I prefer watching shows weekly over binge-watching
and why it makes the viewing experience more special
- Spiking: here’s what young people really thinkSpiking: here’s what young people really think
We spoke to our network of young people to explore what they truly think about spiking
- BeforeBefore
A poem about being the victim of spiking
- The Importance of Negative Results in ScienceThe Importance of Negative Results in Science
A young biologist argues that negative results in science are valuable and are worth being published and shared.
- Spiking: an age-old threat with no end in sightSpiking: an age-old threat with no end in sight
A young woman from the UK shares her experiences surrounding spiking
- Age Gating Explicit Content on the Internet: A Multifaceted IssueAge Gating Explicit Content on the Internet: A Multifaceted Issue
VoiceBox's response to the UK's plans to age gate explicit content online
- Is Gender Equality Actually Achievable?Is Gender Equality Actually Achievable?
A young woman from Pakistan shares her views on why we are still far from achieving gender equality.
- Are All TikTok Food Trends Cringe?Are All TikTok Food Trends Cringe?
Or Are They Simple and Affordable Lifehacks?
- Messy Emotions and Social ConventionsMessy Emotions and Social Conventions
How much more would we be able to achieve if we gave each other permission to be a little more honest?
- I love clubbing… but here’s why it also scares meI love clubbing… but here’s why it also scares me
A young person shares her experience of being spiked at a night club.
- Why spiking is an urgent issue that must be addressedWhy spiking is an urgent issue that must be addressed
VoiceBox's response to the significant increase in spiking
- What socialism in Venezuela has done to young peopleWhat socialism in Venezuela has done to young people
and why they are left searching for stability
- Life-changing strategies for declutteringLife-changing strategies for decluttering
How to "transition from a disheveled youth to an "orderly oldster"
- Testing out the Animedoro Technique: Does it actually work?Testing out the Animedoro Technique: Does it actually work?
And how it is better than Pomodoro
- Your First Roommate Experience: Making Room for Each Other's RoutinesYour First Roommate Experience: Making Room for Each Other's Routines
A guide to make rooming with another person much more manageable.
- SolitudeSolitude
At times we all feel alone, but those feelings never last forever.
- Why Take Personality Tests?Why Take Personality Tests?
Are they worth your time?
- New Year's FrustrationNew Year's Frustration
Why one young person hates the idea of having to 'start again' on January 1st
- Dealing with BurnoutDealing with Burnout
Burnout can be scary at first, but it's not impossible to overcome.
- Support for LGBTQIA+ people during the holiday breakSupport for LGBTQIA+ people during the holiday break
Where you can turn to if you’re struggling over the festive season.
- Managing grief or sickness at ChristmasManaging grief or sickness at Christmas
If you’re missing someone or coping with a sick family member – here is some advice to help you get through
- How to get through the holidays with an eating disorderHow to get through the holidays with an eating disorder
A guide on how to deal with the food festivities
- Maybe Failure Isn't That BadMaybe Failure Isn't That Bad
How a young athlete got back up after learning from his mistakes.
- The Power of Meditation:The Power of Meditation:
Why you need to spend more time sitting in silence.
- Drawing the Line between Live & Online Stand-up Comedy ShowsDrawing the Line between Live & Online Stand-up Comedy Shows
...and how one of them can never sustain in the long run.
- Hustle CultureHustle Culture
How the constant pressure to be "productive" can lead to unbalanced lives.
- StressStress
A poem about the pressures of growing up
- The State of Magic: The Gathering and Other Tabletop GamesThe State of Magic: The Gathering and Other Tabletop Games
A tabletop games fan shares what he loves about playing Magic: The Gathering
- What is Polyamory?What is Polyamory?
"Polyamory is not one size fits all."
- COP26 - a win for the planet or just wishy washy politics?COP26 - a win for the planet or just wishy washy politics?
Our response to the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference
- A Plague Beneath the Waves: Noise PollutionA Plague Beneath the Waves: Noise Pollution
The most dangerous form of ocean pollution might be one we can't see.
- Lockdown LonelinessLockdown Loneliness
A poem written during the UK's lockdowns
- The challenging art of caring too much.The challenging art of caring too much.
Why labeling yourself can be dangerous.
- Digital FashionDigital Fashion
A step towards sustainability?
- India - The Sleeping Esports GiantIndia - The Sleeping Esports Giant
The golden age of Esports in India is about to begin.
- How to prepare yourself to live independentlyHow to prepare yourself to live independently
"Apart from financial preparations, independent living takes an awful lot of mental preparation as well."
- Looking to Go Green with Your Drinks? Let's Talk About Metal Straws!Looking to Go Green with Your Drinks? Let's Talk About Metal Straws!
A young writer explains why they feel everyone should invest in a set of metal straws.
- The History of the Jack-o'-lanternThe History of the Jack-o'-lantern
The story behind the classic Halloween symbol
- What Study Abroad Students Should Know About Coming to the U.S. Post-COVIDWhat Study Abroad Students Should Know About Coming to the U.S. Post-COVID
Studying abroad in the US is possible, but there's a lot to keep in mind...
- Fighting Fast FashionFighting Fast Fashion
Steps you can take to reduce your fashion footprint
- The new trend of faking serious mental illnesses online to gain popularityThe new trend of faking serious mental illnesses online to gain popularity
"Suddenly appearing to have a mental illness is a fashion trend."
- Tokyo: a mix of the ultramodern and historicalTokyo: a mix of the ultramodern and historical
A traveler shares three photograph locations in Tokyo, Japan
- Why eco-responsibility is especially important for Colombian citizensWhy eco-responsibility is especially important for Colombian citizens
"There is always something that can be done"
- Midnight Shower DrowningMidnight Shower Drowning
A poem about reinvention and moving forward from one's shortcomings and regrets
- How Glorifying Mental Health Illnesses Actually Takes Away From the DiscourseHow Glorifying Mental Health Illnesses Actually Takes Away From the Discourse
A young writer shares her thoughts on why we should stop glorifying mental health illnesses online.
- Digital Wellbeing: A Balancing ActDigital Wellbeing: A Balancing Act
A VoiceBox x Parent Zone Report
- The Days ResultThe Days Result
A love poem to Tooting high street
- How to read more booksHow to read more books
3 simple tips to help you achieve your reading goals
- Mother EarthMother Earth
An artist's depiction of what happens when we let 'Mother Earth' die
- What's up with K-pop?What's up with K-pop?
One woman's experience of becoming a "K-pop fangirl".
- 7 “Lazy” Things that Are Actually Productive7 “Lazy” Things that Are Actually Productive
You might be being more productive than you think...
- Why the world needs to listen to young people about climate changeWhy the world needs to listen to young people about climate change
...before its too late.
- Apple’s Controversies Over the YearsApple’s Controversies Over the Years
“Great success attracts great controversy”.
- The Lockdown's Jarring Effects on the LGBTQ+ CommunityThe Lockdown's Jarring Effects on the LGBTQ+ Community
and ways you can help
- How to survive a lockdown with roommatesHow to survive a lockdown with roommates
A writer shares his 4 'edicts' for making a lockdown bearable in a shared space
- What Is It Like Being An Introvert In Your First Year In UniversityWhat Is It Like Being An Introvert In Your First Year In University
Being an introverted freshman in a world that is entirely new to you is no easy task!
- Why you should join a theater groupWhy you should join a theater group
A performer shares why everyone can benefit from participating in theater
- Who Pulls the Internets’ Strings?Who Pulls the Internets’ Strings?
A VoiceBox response to the OnlyFans drama
- How to decorate your room on a budgetHow to decorate your room on a budget
Giving your room a makeover doesn't have to be pricey!
- Half EmptyHalf Empty
A poem about trying to overcome trauma.
- What to do when you want to stay sober at a partyWhat to do when you want to stay sober at a party
A university student shares his tips on what to do when you want to stay sober, but don't want to miss out on the party.
- Why are feminine traits frowned upon in society?Why are feminine traits frowned upon in society?
A young writer from Pakistan shares her views on feminism and toxic masculinity.
- Deities, Spice, and Everything NiceDeities, Spice, and Everything Nice
The Anthropology of #WitchTok
- How are global sporting events helping people stay positive?How are global sporting events helping people stay positive?
For a lot of people sports have been a glimmer of light in this difficult year.
- Down the rabbit-hole of cyberflashingDown the rabbit-hole of cyberflashing
VoiceBox's response to the Law Commission Report
- How have creators ridden the wave of the pandemic?How have creators ridden the wave of the pandemic?
A standup comedian shares his perspective on how creators and performers have coped with the lockdowns.
- What does it feel like to break up with your best friend?What does it feel like to break up with your best friend?
In some cases it can be more painful than breaking up with a significant other.
- Cruella: Sympathy for the She-devilCruella: Sympathy for the She-devil
A review of Disney's new movie: Cruella
- Why being single is revolutionaryWhy being single is revolutionary
and why we should all be focusing on loving ourselves before rushing into a relationship
- Why we want YOU to get involvedWhy we want YOU to get involved
How to stay up to date on all the ways you can get involved with VoiceBox
- Should tattoos make you less employable?Should tattoos make you less employable?
Or do tattoos actually indicate positive traits?
- The Covid rutThe Covid rut
Why has it affected young people so much?
- Love LessonsLove Lessons
A spoken word poet advocates that we should all have a little more self-love.
- Billie Eilish – is she 'queerbaiting'?Billie Eilish – is she 'queerbaiting'?
Or is she just a young person exploring her sexuality?
- What is the current situation in Colombia?What is the current situation in Colombia?
And why are people taking to the streets in protest?
- Why it is crucial that students get the mental health help that they needWhy it is crucial that students get the mental health help that they need
A high school student in the US argues that mental health help should be widely available to students.
- Billie Eilish's Vogue CoverBillie Eilish's Vogue Cover
A sell-out or a symbol of female empowerment?
- What is it like to grow up with immigrant parents?What is it like to grow up with immigrant parents?
The child of two first generation immigrants from Syria shares her story.
- Dating during a pandemicDating during a pandemic
Is it an adventure or a nightmare?
- What is it like to study for exams?What is it like to study for exams?
A day in the life of an American university student during the midst of exam season.
- OnlyFans and young people: exploitation or empowerment?OnlyFans and young people: exploitation or empowerment?
A VoiceBox x Parent Zone Report
- Are there benefits to not attending a university?Are there benefits to not attending a university?
Is the cost and effort of uni worth it?
- Survey - Future Planning for Young People *CLOSED*Survey - Future Planning for Young People *CLOSED*
NO LONGER ACCEPTING ENTRIES We have partnered with Parent Zone to create a survey about young people's plans for the future. All entries have a chance to win a £25 Amazon gift card!
- Is radio a dead medium?Is radio a dead medium?
Or are podcasts revitalizing the radio industry?
- What is it like to have a learning disability?What is it like to have a learning disability?
and what little things can employers and organizations do to help?
- What is it like being raised by an extremely religious parent?What is it like being raised by an extremely religious parent?
When the extent of control in the name of 'faith' goes too far...
- How to tell if you've found the pet for youHow to tell if you've found the pet for you
10 signs you're a bona fide pet parent
- What is it like to experience an abusive relationship?What is it like to experience an abusive relationship?
A young woman tells her story
- The beauty of Arabic calligraphyThe beauty of Arabic calligraphy
An artist from the UK shares her meaningful and unique art pieces
- Why it's important to give support without the blameWhy it's important to give support without the blame
A young student shares her poem about having supportive conversations.
- What’s it like to live with a parent who has a personality disorder?What’s it like to live with a parent who has a personality disorder?
And what can be done about it?
- Morse CodeMorse Code
A poem about the effects of isolation during lockdown on a young person's mental health.
- What does it take to be a certified stuntman?What does it take to be a certified stuntman?
A stuntman trainee and sports enthusiast talks about how his training has helped him with his ADHD.
- What is it like to struggle with your mental health from a young age?What is it like to struggle with your mental health from a young age?
A spoken word poet shares her story and the importance of support and a healthy outlet when you need it.
- What is it like being on a university campus during a pandemic?What is it like being on a university campus during a pandemic?
How COVID is affecting the typical college experience for many students
- How is history taught differently in different regions of the US?How is history taught differently in different regions of the US?
And what impact does this difference have?
- The life of a young artistThe life of a young artist
What is the path for an aspiring young artist?
- Why VoiceBox?Why VoiceBox?
Too often young voices are not heard or taken seriously. It's time to change that.
- How are some chefs thriving in the pandemic?How are some chefs thriving in the pandemic?
All that extra time may present new opportunities
- Why is watching tv with your parents so awkward?Why is watching tv with your parents so awkward?
Why do we tolerate Hugh Grant being a "sinful little man"?
- What is it like to have pet rats?What is it like to have pet rats?
Clarissa explains why rats can be an "absolute delight to have."
- Does your data matter to you?Does your data matter to you?
We ask whether or not it matters that our data is being collected, bought and utilized by tech companies.
- How can adventures impact our lives, our perspective, and our relationships?How can adventures impact our lives, our perspective, and our relationships?
We ask what adventures people have undertaken, and how those adventures have impacted them.
- How can we make our diets healthier, more ethical, and more sustainable?How can we make our diets healthier, more ethical, and more sustainable?
We ask how changes can be made to improve our diets both in terms of health, but also in terms of ethics and sustainability
- How can we understand and deal with intersecting mental health challenges?How can we understand and deal with intersecting mental health challenges?
We ask how combinations of mental health challenges may present unique difficulties and solutions
- How does it feel to rescue a friendship?How does it feel to rescue a friendship?
A spoken word poet describes what happens when the good times come back
- What is abstinence-only sex education?What is abstinence-only sex education?
And why is it a divisive subject?
- What’s it like to have Attention Deficit Disorder?What’s it like to have Attention Deficit Disorder?
“I received hundreds of punishments for messing around in class”
- Why are those with power opposed to ‘cancel culture’?Why are those with power opposed to ‘cancel culture’?
The democratising voice of social media is being felt
- What’s it like to have a parent with a brain disease?What’s it like to have a parent with a brain disease?
Why one conversation can change everything
- What happens when the pressure gets to you?What happens when the pressure gets to you?
The weight of expectation can take a heavy toll
- What’s it like to be a political outcast?What’s it like to be a political outcast?
Why sometimes, a political debate runs deeper than a point of view
- What’s it like to live with a parent with depression?What’s it like to live with a parent with depression?
How one family’s approach helped them cope
- Is makeup a mask or a tool to increase confidence?Is makeup a mask or a tool to increase confidence?
Why beauty isn’t one-dimensional
- What’s it like to come out as bisexual?What’s it like to come out as bisexual?
How a fresh start led to an “overwhelmingly liberating experience”
- How can we support friends through grief?How can we support friends through grief?
Why it's better to ask the wrong questions than to not ask at all
- Can you be friends with someone who has opposing political views?Can you be friends with someone who has opposing political views?
There's nothing wrong with healthy debate, but what if it goes too far?
- Why do we feel we need to drink alcohol to have fun?Why do we feel we need to drink alcohol to have fun?
An ex-drinker and an expert share their views
- How can I stop overthinking everything?How can I stop overthinking everything?
How one young woman learnt to control her thought processes
- How can I help a friend with anxiety?How can I help a friend with anxiety?
A young man explains how two sentences changed his life.
- How can I help a friend who is self-harming?How can I help a friend who is self-harming?
A young woman shares her experience of supporting loved ones who self-harm.
- Does gaming change my behaviour?Does gaming change my behaviour?
We hear from a young gaming enthusiast and an expert on the behavioural implications of gaming…
- Is streaming killing the music industry?Is streaming killing the music industry?
A young music fan gives his opinion.
- Should we turn off social media?Should we turn off social media?
...or not? An expert and a young person share their points of view.
- How do young women cope with male harassment?How do young women cope with male harassment?
We hear from Mary, who tells us about the impact of unwanted male attention.
- Should we all learn to speak ‘properly’?Should we all learn to speak ‘properly’?
We hear from a young writer and a professional linguist about the implications of accent discrimination.
- Is the internet more stressful for young people with ADHD?Is the internet more stressful for young people with ADHD?
Clarissa talks about her day-to-day life online - and shares advice for messaging friends with ADHD.
- Is there a right way to do lockdown?Is there a right way to do lockdown?
We’re all stuck at home right now, but while some people are feeling super-productive, others would rather stay in bed…
- What’s life like for young people with epilepsy?What’s life like for young people with epilepsy?
We hear from Jemima, who tells us how she learnt to live with epilepsy – and how she refused to let it dominate her life.
- Why do we copy famous people?Why do we copy famous people?
You probably know someone who mimics their favourite influencer or celebrity. What’s that all about - and is it dangerous?
- Should we be worried about knife crime?Should we be worried about knife crime?
...and what can we do about it as it evolves and moves into new areas?
- What’s the internet like for young people on the autism spectrum?What’s the internet like for young people on the autism spectrum?
College students talk about their lives online - and experts explain the challenges and advantages of digital tech.
- Should parents ask permission before posting about their children?Should parents ask permission before posting about their children?
Embarrassing photos and status updates might feel harmless - but they can cause real problems in the future...
- What can we do about eco-anxiety?What can we do about eco-anxiety?
The threat of global warming can be scary - especially for children. A young activist and a climate psychology therapist have a conversation about eco-anxiety.
- How dangerous is nos?How dangerous is nos?
Nos (aka Laughing Gas or Nitrous Oxide) is getting pretty popular. Here’s what you should know about it...
- Does looking at screens rot your brain?Does looking at screens rot your brain?
...or give you square eyes? An expert and a young person share their points of view.
- What’s the best way to deal with exam stress?What’s the best way to deal with exam stress?
We all get nervous before tests - but for some of us, the pressure becomes too much. We asked an Oxford student and a mental health expert for their top exam stress tips.
- How important is it to get enough sleep?How important is it to get enough sleep?
We’re constantly told how crucial it is to get our nine hours every night. Find out why - and what you can do to keep up the routine.
- What’s it like to have an eating disorder online?What’s it like to have an eating disorder online?
A young woman tells the story of her anorexia - and an eating disorder expert talks about how tech has made her job harder.
- What is consent?What is consent?
We talk to a young person and a consent expert about sexual violence and the importance of boundaries.