![The Tree of Life](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2015/01/111Tree_of_Life_Art-470x140.jpg?x81652)
Developed by Swiss psychologist Charles Koch in 1952, the Baum test is a simple drawing test to analyze an individual’s personality and underlying emotional history….
![After All](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2015/01/anger-and-depression-470x140.jpg?x81652)
“After all” by Dar Williams describes her personal recovery from depression. The lyrics depict the cycle of depression; from the initial onset to the final…
![Explaining Depression](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2014/12/filhas-de-Sara-470x140.jpg?x81652)
Sabrina Benaim suffered from depression, yet her mother had trouble understanding the scope and severity of the many symptoms that she felt. Benaim came up…
![Blue Flashing Light](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2014/12/12-429x140.jpg?x81652)
Travis’ “Blue Flashing Light” tells the story of the band’s lead singer, Fran Healy. Healy’s father was an abusive alcoholic who left his family when…
![Reading Is](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2014/12/11-470x140.jpg?x81652)
Brigid Davidson wrote her poem “Reading Is” at age 11 for a national poetry competition. Davidson’s poem describes her difficulty with reading, caused by her…
![The Closet](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2014/12/PIC000A0-470x140.jpg?x81652)
“The Closet” is a short video highlighting the struggles faced by gay individuals. The video focuses on an elderly man remembering his childhood abuse due…
![Depression: A Life Alone](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2014/12/Image2-470x140.jpg?x81652)
“Depression: A Life Alone” is a short film by Luke McAdie and his colleagues explaining the importance of speaking about depression and mental illness at…
![A Visual Journey Through Mental Illness](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2014/12/a-470x140.jpg?x81652)
William Korelek was a Canadian artist who suffered from mental illness. His two most famous works, “The Maze” and “Out of the Maze,” reflect his…
![Schizophrenia](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2014/12/2-400x140.jpg?x81652)
Blue October’s “Schizophrenia” describes the symptoms and challenges a person with schizophrenia faces. Most importantly, the song points out that anyone can suffer from this…
![Abuse](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2014/12/1-470x140.jpg?x81652)
Lora Johnson’s poem “Abuse” tells the story of an abusive relationship. The poem highlights the helplessness and self-blame that the victim often feels. People ask…