One of the most renowned living artists to come out of Japan, Yayoi Kusama needs no introduction. Her work, often coming in the form of…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood, with many common misconceptions that can diminish the reality of the condition. For instance, people frequently associate OCD with…
In leading a life of service and violence to defend their countries, many army veterans are plagued by mental health disorders that have lasting effects…
Art has long been used as a form of expression, often giving a peek into the artist’s deepest thoughts and feelings. The benefits from this…
“My art is my story; I approach each piece as a visual and somatic expression of my experience.” Expressionist artist, Sarah, is the creator of…
Roshanak M. Heravi is a Toronto-based painter, muralist and artist. She received her BFA from OCAD university and her work is influenced by Cecily Brown, Picasso…
Norwegian painter, Edward Munch was a prolific artist whose focus is human mortality, chronic illness, sexual liberation and religious aspiration. He was considered the head…
“Fatherless Son” is an acrylic painting by Alexander Robinson completed in 2019. The piece appears to be a reflection of how one’s identity continues to…
Click here to view our podcast channel! In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Alexandra Vesia interviews psychotherapist Loren Harssar from Harssar’s Holistics to…
As one of the oldest forms of communication, dance has been used to convey a range of emotions, and is recognized as a part of…
Lena Bouma is an artist, specializing in graphic design. The Trauma and Mental Health Report reached out to hear about Lena’s process of expressing feelings…
Have you ever wished for an escape from your own mind? Bailey Jordan is a realism artist who incorporates themes of mental health into her…
In his current body of work, Mark Gagne expresses depression, anxiety and isolation. What makes his artwork unique is that he has struggled with mental…
Janelia Mould, a photographer based in South Africa, specializes in shooting surreal concept images that tell a unique story. Her series Melancholy — A Girl…
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…
Carli D is a self-taught abstract artist who explores the spectrum of colours to create flowing artwork. Viewing her art as a form of art…
Em Farquhar-Barrie is a multi-disciplinary artist at Making Room Community Arts, an arts company which promotes radical inclusivity and the collaboration of diverse communities through…
“Man Without Gravity” is Josef Forster’s only work and was originally untitled. This expressionist style piece painted after 1916 depicts a boy in a black…
Connor Johnstone of Toronto, Canada created his piece “Facing Your Demons”, during an all time low in his life. The drawing depicts some of the…
In 2014, Ingrid Hauff was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a degenerative disorder that attacks the nervous system, leading to speech impairment, loss of control…
