Your mental wellbeing is really important to keep healthy, just like your physical health. Having good wellbeing can be difficult because our minds can dwell on the negative. However, just…

Wonderfest is Platfform‘s annual festival aiming to support the wellbeing of young people aged 13+. What is Wonderfest? Wonderfest is a festival is all about how to support wellbeing of…

Lucy, a 20-year-old Cardiff University student, shares her experience having depression and the ways she’s fighting it. Content & Trigger Warning: This blog shares themes of depression, eating disorders, and…

Mental Health Awareness Week is a great time to learn more about other people’s experiences with mental health as well as your own. Podcasts and mental health When feeling lonely,…

Everyone feels lonely sometimes. It’s natural and nothing to be ashamed of.  The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 is loneliness. In the UK, 60% of 18-34-year-olds say they…

When it may feel like GAME OVER, gaming helps young people to LEVEL UP their mental health and emotional well-being. The commission As part of the Never Give In project,…

16-year-old Cardiffian, Mia, shares how gaming helped her tackle loneliness and make friends. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where 21 young Cardiffians were commissioned to…

Auyrn, a 20-year-old from Cardiff, says he has always had gaming to keep him going. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where 21 young Cardiffians were…

16-year-old Nalani shares how gaming has been a form of escape from the pressures of reality, and how that’s beneficial for her mental health. This article is part of the…

19-year-old Llian shares how for her, the virtual gaming world is so much brighter than the real world. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where 21…

15-year-old Callum shares how gaming has been a great way to make new friends and reduce stress. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where 21 young…

14-year-old Farah depicts the blur between reality and fiction in gaming, and the impact that has on mental health. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where…

Willow, a 14-year-old Cardiffian, shares how gaming can encourage creativity and be a great way to express yourself. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where 21…

When 12-year-old Eleri games, she feels like she is transported into an alternate universe where all her worries disappear. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where…

Eshaan, an  18 year old from Cardiff believes that online gaming communities can be beneficial to mental wellbeing. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where 21…

Ace, 17, shares how gaming has influenced and inspired him to be the person he is today. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where 21 young…

Leon, a 22-year-old from Cardiff, creates artwork to represent how games can bring out the best in you. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where 21…

Kallie, 19, shares how gaming helps with her anxiety and mental health. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where 21 young Cardiffians were commissioned to create…

24-year-old Jordan shares how gaming has made her feel part of something big. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where 21 young Cardiffians were commissioned to…

15-year-old Enfys shares how gaming is an escape from reality, which everyone needs sometimes. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where 21 young Cardiffians were commissioned…