How to Get Confident and Stay That Way
Having confidence in ourselves beneficial us as individuals in so many ways: it makes daily life easier and gives you the edge in interview type situations as well. But having confidence in yourself also helps to make relationships easier too. The Young Scot Team spoke to a Life Coach. She told them how you can […]
What to do If Your Friend Has a Different Opinion to You
Whether it’s politics, religion, music taste or football, we all have different views, but respecting each others’ opinions is important for maintaining positive friendships. Here’s some tips for how to stay on talking terms with your friends when you have a disagreement about something!
Peaches and Aubergines Website
YouthBorders website, ‘Peaches & Aubergines’, was made by young people, for young people; and looks at the important matters relevant to them around healthy relationships, consent and respect.
How to Deal With Bullying Behaviour
Bullying is never acceptable. We won’t always like or agree with everyone we meet, but we have to respect each other – and that can be as simple as leaving someone to get on with their life while you get on with yours.
Interview With a Sexual Health Advisor
If you don’t want to ask anyone any questions relating to sexual health, you may find the answers to your questions in this video with a sexual health advisor…
How to Make Friends When Working or Studying Abroad
When people study abroad, they often make friends through their course, accommodation or campus. But what happens when you don’t have classmates or flatmates? YoungScot asked some ex-English Language Assistants for their tips on making friends while working abroad.
Where Can I Get Emergency Contraception
Condoms burst, pills get missed or sometimes you have sex without a condom and regret it later, it can happen. Luckily, emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy if you’ve had unprotected sex. This link will give you information on what emergency contraception is and help you to find the nearest place where you can get emergency […]
What to do if You’re Worried About a Parent or Carer
Most parents worry about their children sometimes, but we worry about them too! There’s no point keeping worries to yourself though. It’s normal to feel worried sometimes about people we love. Knowing you worry about them could help them to look after themselves better. Talking about worries helps cut them down to size
Where to Meet Other LGBT Young People
It can be nice to meet people who may have similar interests or stories to you, so going to an LGBT meet up can be a great way to meet people like you – even if you are still figuring out who you are! Find out more about meeting new people through LGBT meet-ups and online. Having a good […]
Sex and the Law
The laws on sex and sexual behaviour are designed to keep everyone safe – especially children and young people. Everyone has the right to be safe in their relationships, and free from physical or verbal violence or intimidation. This link will give you information on sexual related laws and what to do if you think […]