“Uninvited Guest” is a short poem by Vicky from Family Friend Poems that captures the depths of depression and the helplessness one may feel when…
After twenty-eight years of being “dragged through the system,” Emily Swiatek was finally diagnosed with Asperger’s, a branch of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For Emily,…
This VICE documentary on the Aokigahara Forest, otherwise known as the Japanese “suicide forest,” follows Azusa Hayano, a geologist, who studies the plantation at the…
The song “Never Too Late” by Three Days Grace tells the story of someone who was sexually abused as a child and how the effects of this…
Many artists are taking to Instagram and other social media platforms to do their part in supporting individuals struggling with their mental health. “Santa_ana_dreamin714“, the…
Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet, feminist, activist, and spoken word poet. She is best known for her acclaimed debut book “Milk and Honey.” Each chapter in…
They had known each other well enough in the early days of medical school, when they were students studying well into the night. After graduation,…
In this TED Talk featuring psychologist Dan Gilbert, he discusses humans’ ability to synthesize happiness. Gilbert introduces a cognitive system referred to as “the psychological…
The captivating lyrics of the song “Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men are a hauntingly beautiful depiction of how anxiety and depression can impact relationships. The sentences from the female’s…
