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…

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…

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…

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…

Jacob, who’s 11, says that creating different worlds helps him to get rid of negative thoughts and he feels able to approach life’s worries after playing video games. This article…

Paolo, a 13-year-old artist, used Minecraft to create art about different emotions. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where 21 young Cardiffians were commissioned to create…

11-year-old Logan used his love of Minecraft to show the positive effects that gaming has on his mental health. This article is part of the Never Give In campaign, where…

All the artwork on display at the Summer of Smiles festival is unique from the others on display at TheSprout’s tent, but Faaris Ahmad has taken on the challenge of expressing how…