Jane Kenyon (May 23, 1947-April 22, 1995) was an American poet and translator. She is known for her works that are characterized by simple, spare…
In his poignant TED Talk, writer and lecturer Andrew Solomon weaves together tales of courage and triumph, including his own childhood struggles, to deliver a…
The song “Listen Before I Go” by Billie Eilish has been criticized by fans to be a very sad and depressing song. Mainly due to…
Christie Begnell is an illustrator and author who has used her own experience with an eating disorder (ED) to raise awareness about this misunderstood illness….
There is an importance of understanding the impact of trauma within the human experience. “Trauma results in a fundamental reorganization of the way mind and…
Brené Brown, five-time New York Times best-selling author, spent two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. However, after the nationwide success of her TEDx…
Justin Vernon, better known by his band name Bon Iver, sought seclusion when struck by a period of loss in his life. He spent three…
This illustration was created by the artist as a visual representation of the anxiety someone may be experiencing in 2020. It appears to draw inspiration…
Poet, Sydney W., explains how anorexia might seem like an addiction to many people, but in reality it’s about feeling in control. She shares her…
Dawson Church, PhD, is an award-winning author and epigenetic researcher. Church explores the development of trauma in the brain and why certain techniques seem to…
Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Nicole Hargon, is the director of Center for Healing of Racial Trauma. In her podcast, she provides techniques to help heal from…
Patriarchal expectations regarding pregnancy and childbirth create a climate in which abortion treatments are often considered “taboo” and are the subject of stigmatization. Shanina Dionna…
“Where the Sidewalk Ends”, by the children’s poet Shel Silverstein, was written in 1974 and published in a book of poems by the same name….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
