Jane Kenyon (May 23, 1947-April 22, 1995) was an American poet and translator. She is known for her works that are characterized by simple, spare…
There is an importance of understanding the impact of trauma within the human experience. “Trauma results in a fundamental reorganization of the way mind and…
Poet, Sydney W., explains how anorexia might seem like an addiction to many people, but in reality it’s about feeling in control. She shares her…
“Where the Sidewalk Ends”, by the children’s poet Shel Silverstein, was written in 1974 and published in a book of poems by the same name….
The poem “Withdraw all Notions of Love ” by Tionné Polin is about the concept of love and relearning how to love one’s self. The…
Cara Delevingne, actress and model, shares her personal experiences with anxiety and depression at the 2019 Women in The World summit. The video, shared on…
Published in 1855, “Maud and Other Poems” is a collection of Alfred Tennyson’s most memorable works. Tennyson tells the story of his father’s suicide following financial…
At times, it is easy to assume that those admitted to the psychiatric ward of hospitals are affected only by staff-patient relationships. Brian E. Pardee’s…
Langston Hughes was a significant literary figure in the 1920s, with his writings being instrumental in shaping the Harlem Renaissance Period. He used his literature…
The poem “Mental Illness: A Poem From Its Point of View” is written by Janene Jordan who is an avid writer for The Mighty. This…