Voicebox: Mental Health
Mental health still appears to be a taboo topic - we want to change that. We are now gearing our editorial focus to shine a spotlight on the complex and under-reported world of mental health. We will be conducting interviews, writing blogs and feature pieces, and inviting guest writers to provide you with engaging and informative content that hopefully inspires people to be more open and honest about their mental health.
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24 May 2021
What does mental health mean to you?
Mental health: what does this phrase really mean?
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21 May 2021
Taking Care of yourself - Going back to normal edition
"Let's meet up; we are allowed now!"
How exciting that we are now embarking on a new chapter as we ease out of lockdown. While we enjoy the next faze, protecting our mental health in the process is the priority.
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14 May 2021
Boris Johnson: Young people are crucial in helping the G7 “build a better future”
Young leaders launch their recommendations for G7 Leaders
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14 May 2021
6 ways to unwind during Mental Health Awareness Week
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, the Kickstart Journalist team at Voice have come up with a few ways that you can unwind and relax. Why not let us know what helps you destress as well?
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14 May 2021
Y7 Health track policies announced
Calling for policy changes in social determinants of health, attitudes towards mental health, and digital health
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14 May 2021
Y7 Digital and Tech track policies announced
Calling for policy changes in digital education, social media and digital empowerment
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12 May 2021
A Spotify playlist for Mental Health Awareness Week
Find your inner zen with the Voice ‘Connecting With You’ Spotify playlist, made to make you feel-good and get you in tune with nature, as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness week.
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8 May 2021
I deleted my social media apps for a week, here’s what I found
Deleting Instagram and Facebook for a week encouraged me to research the science behind our social media usage and its effects on our mental health and self-image.
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25 April 2021
Understanding anxiety
If you are interested in the main symptoms and the most common triggers of anxiety, and would like some tips on how you can deal with it, this article is for you.
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15 April 2021
Toxic Productivity and Hustle Culture: A work-obsessed world
Hustle Culture. Toxic Productivity. Why is the world so work-obsessed and what are the dangers of this intense lifestyle?
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5 April 2021
ADDitude Woman: My mind works a triple shift everyday
ADD in women is often underdiagnosed and misrepresented as simply being ‘ditzy’. The reality is a brain that is working overtime to the point of despair or exhaustion. International Women’s Day is a perfect time to celebrate neurodiversity in women
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3 April 2021
Cars and music: finding peace in a pandemic
This piece explores my relationship with music and my relationship with my mother, during a time where we were living in emergency housing.
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5 February 2021
Flippin' Productive
I am 20 years old and now have a flip phone. This doesn't make me special but it does make me happier and much more productive. Could you ditch your smart phone?
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21 January 2021
One in four young people 'unable to cope' with the pandemic
Survey results from The Prince’s Trust find a quarter of young people are at risk of giving up on their future and themselves.
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30 November 2020
Can Art Be Considered Medicine?
Gold Arts Award; Unit 1, Part D- Form and communicate a view on an arts issue. Reflecting on the importance of Art for Health and wellbeing.
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28 November 2020
How does Instagram handle bullying?
Is Instagram doing enough to combat bullying? Sadhana joins us on the Voice Extra podcast to discuss.
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21 November 2020
Anti-bullying week is more important this year than ever
Juliet talks about the importance of sending an anti-bullying message.
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14 November 2020
Voice New School: The Silent Curriculum
We speak to Bea about her article on the mental health provisions in school.