This series of images created by York University student Jessica Butler, represents her struggle with anxiety. The series represents internally feeling overwhelmed and chaotic, while…
Coleman Hell wrote the song “Manic” to shed light on the struggle of dealing with bipolar disorder. Although he was diagnosed years ago, he neglected…
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…
Canadian spoken word artist Shane Koyczan’s powerful poem “To This Day” speaks to the profound and lasting impact of bullying. The accompanying video, featuring crowd-sourced…
Billy Byrne from London, United Kingdoms, is an up-and-coming artist with a uniquely surreal approach. He has displayed his work in various galleries including The…
The song “Jumper” by Third Eye Blind was written by lead vocalist Stephen Jenkins. In an interview with Vulture, Jenkins explains that the song is…
Remember “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)”, that mainstay of every 90’s top hits compilation? If you remember the lyrics to the song, you might recall that they outline how…
Inspired by his challenging experience coping with anxiety, In My Blood is a single written and performed by Canadian musician Shawn Mendes. Mendes shared personal…
As the knowledge regarding mental illnesses accumulates, the prevalence of mental illnesses has been shown to represent a large percentage of the population. According to…
Prolonged exposure to stress can have devastating effects on mental health. In fact, neuroscientists have found that chronic stress triggers long-term changes in the brain’s…
