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Billie Eilish is an American singer-songwriter who has been very transparent about her struggles with mental health, particularly depression. Many of her songs contain lyrics…
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Feeling bored can be uncomfortable, often something we prefer to avoid. However, boredom, like any other feeling, has a message for us if we listen…
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can significantly alter identity and personality. In one study, 75% of participants said they felt like a different person after their…
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When one thinks of Vincent Van Gogh oftentimes his artwork is brought to mind – but what about the man behind the paintbrush? Plagued by…
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“Dolphin Boy” is a 2011 documentary by Yonatan Nir, Dani Menkin which follows the story of Morad, an Arab teenager who was brutally beaten some years…
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Drs. Emily and Amelia Nagoski are twin sisters and coauthors of the book “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.” The sisters are featured…
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“Alchemizing beauty from pain, creativity from chaos.” Fatima Faiyaz, a Pakistani-Canadian artist based in Ontario, is the creator behind the works collectively referred to as…