Promotion of features article titled 'The battle for ADHD medication' by Sophie Barbe. Includes the article's featured photo of a plastic container and pills, by Christina Victoria Craft via Unsplash.

Why is it so difficult for people with ADHD to access medication?

Sophie examines the bureaucratic and social challenges surrounding ADHD treatment in the UK, calling for a more balanced caring system.

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Promotion of features article titled 'The growth of ChatGPT therapy: Why are young people turning to AI for emotional support?' by Ella Beadman. Includes the article's featured photo of a pointed finger on a robotic hand, by Tara Winstead via Pexels.

Young people are turning to AI for emotional support.

Ella explores the rising trend, and raises questions about the future of AI-mediated therapy.

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Promotion of features article titled ‘A review of the exhibition Hiroshige: Artist of the open road’ by Emily Bird. Includes the article's featured photo of a Japanese neighbourhood, by Mateusz Walendzik via Pexels.

Ever wondered how art bridges cultures?

Emily explores how Hiroshige’s work transcends boundaries, reaffirming Japan’s impact on Western visual culture.

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#EmpowordFeatures #Hiroshige #ArtExhibition #CulturalDialogue #Review

Promotion of features article titled ‘The stay-at-home generation: Are we wasting our youth?’ by Jessica Lees. Includes the article's featured photo of two girls lying on brown textile, by Cottonbro Studio via Pexels.

Adventures are seemingly being sacrificed for comfort.

Jessica reflects on how economic pressures and societal shifts have birthed the 'stay-at-home generation'.

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#EmpowordFeatures #GenZ #CostOfLiving #YouthCulture #SocialTrends

Promotion of features article titled 'Online abstinence: The pros and cons of giving up social media' by Grace Rodulfo. Includes the article's featured photo of a neon-style icon of a blue heart and zero likes, by Prateek Katyal via Unsplash.

Do you find social media stressful and overwhelming?

Grace shares her experience of digital detoxing and examines its benefits like improved mental health and creativity.

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Promotion of features article titled 'Too many years of blood bias: UK blood donations' by Marie Kouppi. Includes the article's featured photo of doctors applying pressure to a patient's arm, by Nguyễn Hiệp via Unsplash.

Is blood donation fair for everyone in the UK?

Marie exposes decades of discriminatory UK blood donation policies targeting LGBTQ+ individuals.

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Promotion of features article titled 'The US Electoral College: Outdated and unfair?' by Sydney Johnson. Includes the article's featured image of an envelope with the USA flag being inserted into a ballot slot by Element5 Digital via Pexels.

What is the history and impact of the Electoral College?

Sydney details how complicated the electoral voting process is.

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Promotion of features article titled 'Why can’t learner drivers get their license?' by Rebecca Richard. Includes the article's featured image of a driving instructor talking to a student by Bas Peperzak via Unsplash.

What challenges do UK learner drivers face in obtaining their licenses?

Rebecca explores the hurdles in the driving test process and its impact on learners.

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Do we understand men’s mental health?

Layla explores the male loneliness epidemic and its social and emotional roots.

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Promotion of features article titled 'Who is the IUD really for?’ by Ava Hicks. Includes the article's featured photo of intrauterine device on a blue, pink and yellow background by rhsupplies via Unsplash.

So, who is the IUD really for?

Ava breaks down the history, accessibility, and power dynamics of contraception.

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#EmpowordFeatures #Contraception #Feminism #Healthcare #ReproductiveJustice

Promotion of features article titled 'Accent bias in the workplace' by Sydney Johnson. Includes the article's featured image of two people in discussion by Ninthgrid via Unsplash.

How can we help to combat accent bias in the workplace?

Sydney discusses this growing societal issue and how we can collectively help to combat it.

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Promotion of features article titled 'Is feminism futile in a capitalist society?' by Zaire Brown. Includes the article's featured image of a row of dice that form the expression 'all ours' by Fokussiert via Adobe Stock.

What does feminism actually mean in a capitalist society?

Zaire explores the tension between feminism and capitalism and progress beyond individual empowerment.

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#EmpowordFeatures #Feminism #Capitalism #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment #Liberation

Promotion of features article titled 'How to combat extreme misogyny in the UK' by Marie Kouppi. Includes the article's featured image of someone standing at the end of a shore by Rithika Gopal via Unsplash.

How can we prevent the 'manosphere' from expanding its reach?

Marie discusses radicalisation, male role models and how we can combat the spread of extremist misogyny.

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#EmpowordFeatures #Misogyny #Extremism #AndrewTate #MentalHealth #DigitalAwareness

Promotion of features article titled ‘What does fanfiction tell us about 2024’ by Alice Bennett. Includes the article's featured photo of a brown wooden book shelf with a pair of glasses, by Mari Potter via Unsplash.

What does fanfiction reflect about fan culture in 2024?

Alice explores the beauty and shortcoming of reimagining one’s favourite media on their own terms.

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#EmpowordFeatures #Fanfictions #AO3 #HarryPotter #QueerRepresentation #RetellingStories

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Why is period poverty still a pressing issue in the UK today?

Rhea sheds light on this crisis and explores the effects on young people and the need for systemic change.

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#EmpowordFeatures #PeriodPoverty #Feminism #Menstruation

Quote from our head of features about their section’s nomination. "While companies encourage us to 'cheat' with Al summaries, Bethany points out rapidly falling literacy rates. She explores whether we need to turn off our computers and how we can return to reading."

Our February features nomination is 'It’s time the UK rekindled its love of reading.'

A winner will be announced on Sunday.

We asked Seven to tell us why their section nominated Bethany’s article.

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#EmpowordAOM #EmpowordFeatures #Books #BookTok

Promotion of features article titled 'Is Elon Musk the new Andrew Tate?’ by Katie Nelmes. Includes the article's featured photo of Elon Musk, by Haddad Media via Flickr.

Have you noticed the similarities?

Katie tracks Musk's rise to power and why she thinks it’s wrong to say he has taken the place of Tate.

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#EmpowordFeatures #ElonMusk #AndrewTate #DonaldTrump #USPolitics

A quote taken from a Features article titled 'I have ADHD!"—Discovering my neurodiversity in my twenties', by Aaliyah Fooks. Includes the article's featured photo of building blocks spelling out "ADHD". The quote is “For me understanding my ADHD has been a bit of a process. It was like a switch turning on and shedding so much light on myself."

In support of Neurodiversity Celebration Week we are sharing articles to celebrate and raise understanding of neurodiverse minds.

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Promotion of a features article titled 'Empowering students: University Mental Health Day’ by Sofia Brooke. Includes the article's featured photo of a stressed student resting their head against their hand, sitting at a table piled with books, credited to Ron Lach.

🧵Do you know where to go for mental health support at uni?

Sofia reports on students’ experiences of poor mental health.

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#EmpowordFeatures #UniMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #University #StudentSpace

Bold pink words which read Article of the Month over the articles featured photo of a close up headshot of a smiling lady with grey short curly hair, wearing a blue headband, by Vladimir Soares. Also includes the winning title, contributor name and section.

Congratulations to Jennifer and our features section!

Our January Article of the Month is ‘Are we in an anti-ageing epidemic?'

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Our January features nomination is ‘Are we in an anti-ageing epidemic?’.

A winner will be announced on Sunday.

We asked Sofia to tell us why their section nominated Jennifer’s article.

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#EmpowordAOM #EmpowordFeatures #AntiAgeing #YouthCulture #Ageism

Promotion of features article titled 'It’s time the UK rekindled its love of reading' by Bethany Brown. Includes article's featured photo of a hand holding up seven books, by Thought Catalog via Unsplash.

Is it really that damn phone?

Bethany shares tips on how to increase reading and its benefits in a dopamine-seeking digital age.

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#EmpowordFeatures #Books #BookTok #SocialMedia #NewYearsResolutions #DigitalAge #TikTok #Dopamine #Reading

Promotion of features article titled 'Solving social isolation: Is it as simple as going outside?' by Soph Johnson. Includes article's featured photo of a blurry figurine in the distance and the word 'Loneliness' in focus, by Pawel Czerwinski via Unsplash.

How can we tackle social isolation in a modern world?

Soph emphasises that loneliness needs to be addressed on a systemic level.

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#EmpowordFeatures #ThirdSpaces #Loneliness #MentalHealth #Isolation #Pandemic #LonelinessEpidemic

Promotion of features article titled 'Not all protestors are equal: farmers vs climate’ by Libby Hooper. Includes the article's featured photo of an extinction rebellion flag at a protest, by Markus Spiske via Unsplash.

Would you risk prison for a protest?

Libby addresses the inequality seen at recent protests, with climate change activists being treated more harshly than farmers.

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#EmpowordFeatures #ClimateChange #Protests #Farmers #ClimateProtesters #JeremyClarkson

Promotion of a features article titled Are we in an anti-ageing epidemic? by Jennifer Cartwright. Includes articles featured photo of a close up headshot of a smiling lady with grey short curly hair, wearing a blue headband.

Is it the fear of seeing a stranger in the mirror?

Jennifer explores why young people are turning to drastic anti-aging methods.

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#EmpowordFeatures #AntiAgeing #YouthCulture #BeautyStandards #Ageism #SelfCare #Skincare #AgingGracefully #WomenInMedia #ProjectBlueprint

Promotion of features article titled 'The invention of the teenage girl: The first 50 years’, by Seven Standen. Includes the article's featured photo of a group of teenage girls, by Leah Hetteberg.

The different identities of the ‘teenage girl’ trace back to the 1940s.

Seven catalogues the many shifts each decade has seen.

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#EmpowordFeatures #Girlhood #Womenhood #Feminism #Sexism #BobbySoxers #TeenyBoppers #Bunty #Jackie #History

Promotion of features article titled 'Relationships with health professionals are getting worse’, by Maricella Cantu. Includes the article's featured photo of a pair of crossed arms holding a stethoscope, by Online Marketing.

Could better communication make a difference?

Maricella explores the impact of US healthcare consumerism on patient-physician relationships.

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#EmpowordFeatures #Healthcare #USHealthcare #AmericanHealthcare #Medicine #America #FDA #Consumerism

Promotion of a feature article titled '"Second-class citizens": The impact of illegal guide dog refusals', by Riannon Chaplin. Includes the article's featured photo of a guide dog fundraising group taking pictures with their dogs, credited to BBC Radio Lancashire.

Guide dog owners are still facing access refusals 14 years after the Equality Act was enacted.

Riannon interviews four guide dog owners about the impact of being refused access to shops and taxis.

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#EmpowordFeatures #EmpowordInterview #GuideDogs

Promotion of a feature article titled 'Domestic abuse: Why victims don’t just leave', by Aastha Trivedi. Includes the article's featured photo of mannequins wrapped in plastic and banners with words 'Justice', 'Stalking', '#MeToo', which is credited to Mika Baumeister.

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It’s time to empower people who have experienced abuse rather than blame them.

Aastha discusses how ‘just leaving’ is not as simple as it seems.

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#EmpowordFeatures #DomesticAbuse #FKATwigs #WhyIStayed #CoerciveControl

Promotion of a features article titled 'Growing up on a Hippie commune' by Anna Boyne. Includes article's featured photo of a multicolored van.

Ever wondered what it's like to grow up on a hippie commune?

Anna interviews Franny about her experience and how it has shaped her outlook.

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#EmpowordFeatures #Hippie #MakeLoveNotWar #DonaldTrump #IntentionalCommunity #Minnesota #Democrats #Republicans