Although the issue of stigma surrounding mental illness is a more recent topic, the issue of mental illness in general dates back thousands of years….
The poem ‘I Married My Mother’ from the book A Good Cry by Nikki Giovanni expresses how Giovanni learned to cry in her 70s. Having…
Heidi Hanson, an artist and writer in Asheville North Carolina, shares her journey of recovery from PTSD through her poetry, creative writing, and artwork. Heidi…
This classic novella by Shirley Jackson, published in 1959, continues to be popular today both in its original written form, and as the newest Netflix…
Christy Ann Martine is a Canadian poet who has dealt with anxiety and panic attacks throughout her life. She experienced significant turmoil during her childhood,…
The song “Anxiety” by Julia Michaels, featuring Selena Gomez, details their experiences living with anxiety. “Anxiety” is a very intimate and heartfelt song that highlights…
At times, it is easy to assume that those admitted to the psychiatric ward of hospitals are affected only by staff-patient relationships. Brian E. Pardee’s…
Langston Hughes was a significant literary figure in the 1920s, with his writings being instrumental in shaping the Harlem Renaissance Period. He used his literature…
Author and Psychology professor Shawn Achor uses concepts from positive psychology to explain how a positive brain fuels success and happiness in all aspects of…
The poem “Mental Illness: A Poem From Its Point of View” is written by Janene Jordan who is an avid writer for The Mighty. This…
