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“I shut down again. I went blank. One minute I was spinning, and the next minute my mind was dragging itself around in a circle,…
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Schizophrenia remains one of the most stigmatized illnesses to date. “What is Schizophrenia?” is the title of an animated Ted-Ed lesson by Psychiatrist Dr. Anees…
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The song “Breaking the Habit” by Linkin Park was originally written by Mike Shinoda. The song vividly explains the painful feelings and internal monologues of someone struggling…
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This art piece, featured in The Guardian, is called “Tiger, Shark and Me Sit Down for Tea” and was created by Emma Haddow. The artist…
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The poem “I Hope” was written by digital content creator Jasmine Mahoro. She created this piece in response to recent events regarding police brutality and…
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Jennifer Bae is an artist from Guelph, Ontario. In her adolescence and young adulthood, the artist sought solace in macabre art that revolved around themes…
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Click here to view our podcast channel! Author, neurosurgeon, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Dr. James Doty shares his unique story of an encounter with a woman…
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Often when an image of a black man comes to mind, it is often paired with the stereotype which includes said individual to have a…
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“Breathe Me” is a 2004 single by Australian singer Sia. The lyrics mention the struggles of feeling worthless, alone, and afraid. Throughout this song, she…