Independent education offers options for autistic students to integrate with society, workforce

Independent education can provide a more tailored and supportive environment for autistic students to develop academically, socially and vocationally, writes Shwathi Sudharshan, in Young Voices this week.
Doors, pathways into our innermost spaces

In Young Voices this week, Aidan Ooi draws parallels between doors and our different mental states.
Rolling the dice: Teen gambling addiction a path to ruin

Some as young as 15 are starting to dabble in gambling. The addiction can only lead to more troubles, writes Naga Pranav Patcha, 15, in Young Voices this week.
When seeking refuge offers little protection

In Young Voices this week, Amir Ridzuan Bahari speaks to representatives of an NGO and school for refugees, highlighting the challenges they face upon fleeing from their homeland.
From motion to rest: Crafting healthy days and nights

Exercise and sleep are both vital components to the overall development of a person, especially for growing individuals, such as teenagers. However, these components are often missing from the routine, and can lead to health deterioration, writes Naga Pranav Patcha, 15.
Sedentary lifestyle, parental pressure among reasons why youth participation in sports is declining

The thrill and rush of adrenaline, sparked by doing sports, is seemingly contrasted by the decline in youth sports participation, writes Naga Pranav Patcha, 15, an avid swimmer.