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My older brother used to read me a story every night before bed. He would tuck me in and read me a chapter from the…
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In the world of art, paintings often serve as powerful mediums for expressing complex emotions, experiences, and narratives. One such painting that captivates the essence…
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Miley Cyrus’ “Used to Be Young”, from her 8th studio album Endless Summer Vacation, is a compelling anthem that transcends its catchy melody, carrying a…
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“I’m here because my doctor insisted, but I don’t find these mindfulness practices helpful. When I practice with the group I can handle it, but…
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In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Nikita Baxi speaks with Dr. Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell, a grief and trauma psychotherapist based in the U.K,…
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This art piece was created by Kim Noble who is a mother, artist, and author who has Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Through her thought provoking…
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Brianna Wiest is an author and poet and has a popular page on Instagram where she shares her writing too. She has an amazing gift…
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In a movie recently released on Netflix, they dive into the world of the night. They did so by personifying darkness (the Dark) and his…
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The song “Surface Pressure” is part of the soundtrack of the 2021 Disney film “Encanto” and it was written by American singer-songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda and interpreted…
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In the age of the Internet, the desire to stay informed about global events often comes at a cost – a cost to our mental…