David Ritter’s poem Gone tells the story of someone trapped in the painful cycle of addiction and the long journey to recovery. Through repetition and…
Addiction is often described as something physical, but Maria Mastay’s poem Addiction reveals how deeply emotional and psychological the experience can become. Rather than focusing…
In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Adrian Parham interviews Dr. Jeffrey Wardell, associate professor at York University and director of the Behavioural…
Formed in 1987, Alice in Chains is one of the most influential grunge bands of all time. The initial lineup was centered around Layne Staley,…
Family-Based Treatment is often viewed as the gold standard in the treatment of eating disorders. This evidence-based treatment has a 40-50% success rate. But it’s…
Breaking the vicious cycle of addiction is never easy. For Metallica frontman James Hetfield, Bleeding Me was written as a way to express his feelings…
You’re your own person, imperfections and all, You’re your own hero when it comes to a flaw In NEDA contributor Jessica Dyrek’s poem “Growing Up”,…
In Dr. Nicole La Pera’s (@TheHolisticPsychologist on Instagram) clever and informative YouTube video entitled “Why you feel stuck and addicted”, she breaks down what she…
Elliott Smith was a musician who captured his troubled emotions through his melancholic singing and intimate song writing. His most popular song “Between The Bars”…
In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Taylor Alves speaks with Summer Krause, a licensed professional counsellor and certified alcohol and drug counsellor,…
