What are they and are they healthy?

They've read your text but haven't responded...here's what you should do

A VoiceBox feature piece exploring the appeal, risks, and mental health implications of young people vaping

How fiction can be used as a platform to present new scientific ideas

A young writer reflects on the craft of storytelling

How the game honours the classic while offering a new experience

A poem about school pride

A sustainable way of life for the environment and your happiness

A poem about the hope of a new day

How journaling can help keep you grounded

With the fake accounts, trolls, and constant arguments, should we log off of Twitter completely?

How ‘greenwashing’ enables companies to profit from the eco-friendly movement while contributing to environmental destruction

A poem about a teen's experience with her narcissistic father

Why we all need to "diversify our sources of information and engage in free thinking"

A young woman shares her experience and tips for online dating

A poem

"Lifestyle superiority that's just within reach."

Why we need an improved system that allows people to have work-life balance

A poem

Are human rights as ingrained in our societies as we think?

An inferiority complex can hold you back from achieving your full potential - here's how push past it.

The growing trend of ‘gotcha’ style street interviews that overstep bounds and are posted without consent

What it's like when your 'mind's eye' is blind

How simple pleasures can mean a lot to those facing dark times

"Taking baby steps is absolutely vital to making what will hopefully be lasting changes."

Advice for those looking for a student job

The ethics behind 'wellness' and 'mental health' apps

A poem

How the digital age has reshaped the meaning of the term 'pop culture'

How to find direction in your life when you feel lost

2023 is a very promising year for new games!

Why young people should date one another - the alternative is surprisingly popular

Why glow up videos might not be as positive as they seem on the surface

Why the 1990s sitcom has such a hold on this generation

Why holding big corporations accountable is the only way to significantly reduce the effects of climate change

A young woman shares her experiences since losing her mum at a young age

The movies didn't do these characters justice...

What impact will they have on the future of education?

A poem about how to find inner contentment

A VoiceBox Report

How one gamer found solace in a virtual world

A series of poems

A young person shares the struggle that many people are facing in a cost of living crisis

We've spent some time on TikTok LIVE. Here's what we've observed...

The challenges of navigating life when you don't feel like you have "one true calling"

Why a young writer feels that there's not enough being done to stop violence against women and girls

And is it worth doing?

Why creating a portrait of yourself using AI might not be as harmless as you think

Why making the wrong resolutions can actually do more harm than good.

While the holiday season is a great time to spend time with loved ones, here's what to do when some family members make the holidays difficult

It seems like more parents are sending their children to single-sex schools lately, but is that a mistake?

We've had a great year at VoiceBox! Check out what we've been up to...

Having to choose between safety and convenience vs being economical and environmentally conscious

A young writer shares her experiences from her first four months of living alone

Why it is important to recognize both the monetary and intrinsic value of handmade goods.

Why school uniforms shouldn't act as the solution to all problems students face at school

Are the Abba Voyage digital concerts a "glimpse of our technological future"?

A poem

Everyone is on their own timeline. Your life isn’t over if you don’t accomplish everything before turning 30.

And its negative impact on us

How UFC "pushed past barriers and gradually transformed MMA from a spectacle to a sport."

A student passionate about Japanese culture shares some history about how Japan recovered from WW2 and became a potential world superpower

Gamifying the workplace is distorting the way employees view employment and downtime

A student shares tips that she's learned from experience on how to save money

A young woman from the Philippines advocates for the importance of creating a sense of citizenship in the community

A gamer weighs in on the addictive nature of online competitive games

How it became more than just a subculture, but a lifestyle

The system of regurgitating information for a test isn't cutting it anymore

Here’s what we’re keeping an eye out for

Why everyone can benefit from seeing a professional therapist

What are they and should we be worried about them?

The diverse and interesting varieties of music that can be played at a Nigerian wedding

A recap to the conference featuring expert speakers across the worlds of technology, education, parenting and online safety.

Is censorship for the greater good or is it a violation of free speech?

How social media has caused the trend cycle to spiral out of control

A young woman who was raised in a misogynistic cult shares how it affected her views on womanhood

A '2000s baby' reflects on why he feels the 90s were the best time to be a teenager

What red flags you should watch out for to avoid getting your heart and bank account broken by a scammer

How improving your space can positively impact your productivity and happiness

What used to be a rather small and harmless subculture on the internet has become a cause for concern

A young woman shares her story of a relationship that started and ended online

A young person shares the workplace practices that she feels are red flags

What once had a griphold on the public is now losing it's power

Nowadays living with your parents is more common than you think.

A young person provides some guidance for friends and family of those suffering with anorexia

A young person shares the dilemma she faced when entering the workforce for the first time

A young person living with CFS/ME her experiences

Sometimes things don't go the way you planned - here's how to move on from setbacks

In today's business climate, more and more companies are offering remote internships as an opportunity for students. However, this shift isn't without its challenges.

VoiceBox responds to a recent BBC investigation

But Only If You Are Willing to Leave Your Physical Body and Become a Living App

Why Does Negative Content Gain so Much Traction Online?

A Beginner’s (Brief) Guide to General Care

How to make "wellness" an individual experience

A young person's journey through grief after the loss of her father

How US Consumerism Fuels Avocado Cartels

Why shows and movies need to do a better job at boldening the line between what's acceptable in a relationship

Why digital privacy is a right that needs to be "enshrined in law"

An honest review of what it's like to live full-time in a converted van

How to stay cool when playing the market

Will Starlink be able to make fast and reliable internet accessible to everyone?

How to Recognize the Warning Signs That You or a Loved One are in a Cult

A university student’s take on what might be useful to know before starting this new stage in life

One writers story of how he came back from the depths of despair

Why pen-palling is an enriching hobby that everyone can do

Why the 'Breaking Bad' spin-off show might be even better than the original

A young writer from Greece explains the challenges he faces on a daily basis

Why listeners are shifting from traditional radio to podcasts

Reactions to the ruling and insights about new data privacy concerns

The "that girl" trend on TikTok can act as motivation but it also has a lot of underlying issues

How to move past the fear of regrets

Why a show about a group of kids in the '80s battling supernatural forces became one of the most beloved shows of all time

Could your vision board actually be the source of your demotivation?

How it turned from a failure, to an internet phenomenon, and back to a failure

Should vegetarian and vegan activists actually be listened to?

A young writer shares some key insights from the documentary "The Wisdom of Trauma"

Is the reality dating show what it used to be?

Why this generation should be known as the dreamers

What are mukbangs and why are they so popular?

Is a job on a cruise ship really all that?

And healthy ways to deal with it

A law student in the UK shares why he believes earning a law degree opens up a world of possibilities

Men Can Suffer From Abusive Relationships Too

Why the show based in the League of Legends universe is so special

A member of the LGBTQ+ community shares why she feels coming out doesn't always have to be a huge deal

A young person shares her story of recovery from AUD

A VoiceBox team member recently attended a launch event for the Vivienne Westwood foundation and was left with some questions

A young feminist explains why judging women for how they choose to express themselves isn't feminism

Sit back and study or just chill with these Lofi beats

Some Tips From a Young Person to Help You Navigate the Online Dating World

A young writer explains why he feels India is on the way to becoming a world superpower

A young person explains what is being predicted for the future of the internet

An American student shares his frustrations about the frequent mass shootings

A young writer from the UK shares her tips to survive the "mad rush for employment"

A young writer shares why she's thinking twice about bringing a child into the world

How a video game brought a group of high school friends back together

A K-pop skeptic shares her views on the PR culture surrounding the genre

A young person shares his journaling practices and how it has helped him.

VoiceBox's response to the recent shift in power at Twitter's HQ

A follow up from the young writer who switched out their smartphone for a flip phone

A young biotechnology engineer explains the value of using bioremediation

A young person shares her experience of living with a "invisible" disability that causes her chronic pain

A student shares his tips on how to take control of exam season

A young writer from India reflects on why we should let go of our self-doubt and "master our circumstances"

A young biotechnology engineer explains the impacts of face mask waste

A VoiceBox Report

A young person shares her thoughts about plastic surgery being labeled as "empowering"

A young writer shares how liberating switching to a "dumb phone" can be

Here Are 10 Tips to Stay Positive.

Learning a language is now more accessible than ever!

What are NFTs and are they worth investing in?

A young person shares some of the things she learned during her teenage years

Will humans become "obsolete" as AI takes over?

How one friend can shape you into the person you are today.

A poem about dual personalities presented in mental illness

A young person shares his thoughts on what the future of the Metaverse looks like

A young person's take on the latest viral Netflix documentary

and why it makes the viewing experience more special

We spoke to our network of young people to explore what they truly think about spiking

A poem about being the victim of spiking

A young biologist argues that negative results in science are valuable and are worth being published and shared.

A young woman from the UK shares her experiences surrounding spiking

VoiceBox's response to the UK's plans to age gate explicit content online

A young woman from Pakistan shares her views on why we are still far from achieving gender equality.

Or Are They Simple and Affordable Lifehacks?

How much more would we be able to achieve if we gave each other permission to be a little more honest?

A young person shares her experience of being spiked at a night club.

VoiceBox's response to the significant increase in spiking

and why they are left searching for stability

How to "transition from a disheveled youth to an "orderly oldster"

And how it is better than Pomodoro

A guide to make rooming with another person much more manageable.

At times we all feel alone, but those feelings never last forever.

Are they worth your time?

Why one young person hates the idea of having to 'start again' on January 1st

Burnout can be scary at first, but it's not impossible to overcome.

Where you can turn to if you’re struggling over the festive season.

If you’re missing someone or coping with a sick family member – here is some advice to help you get through

A guide on how to deal with the food festivities

How a young athlete got back up after learning from his mistakes.

Why you need to spend more time sitting in silence.

...and how one of them can never sustain in the long run.

How the constant pressure to be "productive" can lead to unbalanced lives.

A poem about the pressures of growing up

A tabletop games fan shares what he loves about playing Magic: The Gathering

"Polyamory is not one size fits all."

Our response to the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference

The most dangerous form of ocean pollution might be one we can't see.

A poem written during the UK's lockdowns

Why labeling yourself can be dangerous.

A step towards sustainability?

The golden age of Esports in India is about to begin.

"Apart from financial preparations, independent living takes an awful lot of mental preparation as well."

A young writer explains why they feel everyone should invest in a set of metal straws.

The story behind the classic Halloween symbol

Studying abroad in the US is possible, but there's a lot to keep in mind...

Steps you can take to reduce your fashion footprint

"Suddenly appearing to have a mental illness is a fashion trend."

A traveler shares three photograph locations in Tokyo, Japan

"There is always something that can be done"

A poem about reinvention and moving forward from one's shortcomings and regrets

A young writer shares her thoughts on why we should stop glorifying mental health illnesses online.

A VoiceBox x Parent Zone Report

A love poem to Tooting high street

3 simple tips to help you achieve your reading goals

An artist's depiction of what happens when we let 'Mother Earth' die

One woman's experience of becoming a "K-pop fangirl".

You might be being more productive than you think...

...before its too late.

“Great success attracts great controversy”.

and ways you can help

A writer shares his 4 'edicts' for making a lockdown bearable in a shared space

Being an introverted freshman in a world that is entirely new to you is no easy task!

A performer shares why everyone can benefit from participating in theater

A VoiceBox response to the OnlyFans drama

Giving your room a makeover doesn't have to be pricey!

A poem about trying to overcome trauma.

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.

A young writer from Pakistan shares her views on feminism and toxic masculinity.

The Anthropology of #WitchTok

For a lot of people sports have been a glimmer of light in this difficult year.

VoiceBox's response to the Law Commission Report

A standup comedian shares his perspective on how creators and performers have coped with the lockdowns.

In some cases it can be more painful than breaking up with a significant other.

A review of Disney's new movie: Cruella

and why we should all be focusing on loving ourselves before rushing into a relationship