Painting by Felix Nussbaum As the Nazis took hold of Germany and began to control all aspects of social life, Nussbaum realized he would not…
Untitled painting by Unica Zurn. Zurn struggled with depression from the age of 41 and onward, and this struggle is reflected in her writings and…
“I saw you doubling over and it felt like a shot right through me. I didn’t see any blood and there was nothing that scared…
For those of us who have difficulty with “small talk” there is “Little Conversations” by Concrete Blonde. Recent research indicates that people are happier when they…
The artist, Clay, describes Depression Comix as a graphical representation of personal experiences with depression and other mental illnesses. Many of Clay’s comics depict an…
The word psychopath conjures images of skulking figures and dark alleys. The media equate psychopaths with infamous serial killers like Ted Bundy and Robert Picton….
‘”When I put a paintbrush in my hands for the first time, I instantly felt my life change. I could finally focus without getting distracted…
By Sylvia Plath Tulips is among Plath’s poems that deal with her experience with depression. Plath committed suicide in 1963—she was 30 years old. …
The wildly popular television drama Breaking Bad followed the evolution of a high school chemistry teacher and father turned drug kingpin. The series came to…
With his painting Guernica, Picasso meant to depict the trauma—both physical and psychological—of the Second World War.
Leonard Cohen’s life long struggle with depression permeates into many of his songs and poems—Avalanche is but one instance of the artist meditating on such…
Zachary Haines was 16 years old when a physical examination put his 5’7”, 230-pound body within the obese range. Soon after, Zachary began working out…
Professor Glen D. Wilson explores the relationship between mental illness and creativity. How strong is the link and how can we explain it? Is it…
Powerful portraits of women with addictions, living in the east side of Vancouver. See additional images: http://worldwidegreeneyes.com/category/heroines/ Photographer: Lincoln Clarkes
Despite being mostly illegal, slavery remains a global reality. It is estimated that over 20.9 million people are currently enslaved and involuntarily trafficked within their…
In this animated RSA Short, Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really…
The content of this song was based on a true story: following the experience of a boy named Jeremy who underwent emotional trauma, likely had…
The Trauma & Mental Health Report sat down with Psychiatrist, Diane Meschino, to talk about Postpartum depression (PPD). In the first video of the series…
Music By: The National The National’s music can be interpreted in many ways. In this particular song, they capture feelings of pain and emotional discomfort—resonating…
Kiyoshi Yamashita, considered to be an ‘autistic savant’, was a Japanese outsider artist who spent much of his life wandering as a vagabond throughout Japan.
