The song “Otherside” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, chronicles Anthony Kiedis’ experiences with drug addiction and the “slide” from recovery back into addiction. In…
While it cannot be confirmed, many have speculated that the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh suffered from manic depression. Theories have surfaced on whether his…
Taking a moment to reflect on our lives can sometimes be a source of anxiety, especially when considering our existence in finite terms. The famous…
You may be surprised to learn that the practice of Mindfulness Meditation, although quite simplistic in it’s approach, can be a highly effective tool for…
For “Inktober,” artist Shawn Coss uses black ink to depict severe mental illness. His works of art represent the inner difficulties that those with these…
Most people are familiar with Edvard Munch through his classic work The Scream. What some may not be familiar with is the fact that Munch…
“Killed by the Dark” is a poem by Ricky Silva, an inmate in solitary confinement at Florida State Prison serving a life sentence. Silva has…
Struggling with severe mental-health issues for years, Eleanor kept her problems secret for fear of people’s reactions. In her spoken word poem, “Broken Isn’t Beautiful,”…
Singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse’s struggles with addiction and mental illness were well-documented by the media. In “Back to Black”, she detailed the difficulty of an on-off…