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…
In dedication to his father who had recently passed away, Yoshiki Hayashi wrote the song “Tears” for X Japan in 1993. The lyrics explore the strong…
Kim Noble is a prolific artist living with Dissociative Identity Disorder, likely resulting from severe childhood trauma. Kim has twenty different personalities, and in order to communicate…
Years ago, I was kicked out of my home because of my drug use. My single mother sent me to live at a local youth…
“Autumn” is a beautiful poem by London writer Christina Rosetti (1830-1894) who is known for bringing a lively and magical quality to her works. With…
During the civil war in Syria, veterinary surgeon Amir Khalil from the charity organization Four Paws International, travelled to Aleppo to rescue surviving zoo animals….
Singer-songwriter Sia’s 2014 hit Chandelier is darker than the upbeat melody would at first suggest. The song is inspired by hard times in the artist’s life when…
“Elefante” is an award-winning short film written and directed by Barcelonian producer Pablo Larcuen about a man dissatisfied with his life and dealing with a…
A good friend of mine, Jessica (name changed), was diagnosed with social anxiety disorder in September of 2017, the same year she enrolled in university….
Clinical psychologists Haim and Alice Ginott, authors of the renowned book Between Parent and Child, developed a unique approach to child rearing that combines compassion and boundary…
