Psychiatric hospitals, or psych wards, are places that help rehabilitate those with serious mental health conditions. Here patients are provided with treatment for their disorders….
The prolific legacy of Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962) is often overshadowed by the mysterious circumstances that…
The popularization of psychology is often attributed to the work of Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud. Unlike her male counterparts, the contributions of Sabina Spielrein…
Although little was known during her life, Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) would later become one of the most treasured and innovative figures in American poetry. Over…
Substance abuse kills hundreds of people per year from accidents such as driving under the influence, suicide, or overdose. A recent Canadian survey done in…
Edgar Allan Poe (1809 – 1849) is a renowned figure in American literature and is best known for his dark poetry and macabre short stories. …
“What makes psychopaths different from all others is the remarkable ease with which they lie, the pervasiveness of their deception, and the callousness with which…
Author Joanne Greenberg published I Never Promised You a Rose Garden in 1964 as a fictionalized story based on her own experiences with mental health….
“The Bell Jar” is a semi-autobiographical novel written by Sylvia Plath and published in 1963. This was the first and last story ever to be…
Lindsay Young depicts the experience of living with social anxiety in their powerful spoken word poem “Social Anxiety.” Posted to Button Poetry’s YouTube channel, Young’s…
