The poem “I Hope” was written by digital content creator Jasmine Mahoro. She created this piece in response to recent events regarding police brutality and…
As someone who has supported children who have mental illnesses, I have always been an advocate for their health and safety. Recently, through speaking with…
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…
“Breathe Me” is a 2004 single by Australian singer Sia. The lyrics mention the struggles of feeling worthless, alone, and afraid. Throughout this song, she…
The song “Praying” is a 2017 hit recorded by Kesha for her third album Rainbow. The song was written as a response to depression and…
Suse Silva is a Toronto based visual artist working in Toronto. She uses visual art as a way to express her internal experiences to being…
John Keats (1795- 1821), a notable English Romantic Poet, was a central figure in the second generation of Romantic poets. Keats had bouts of depression…
Leah Warshawski is a film maker where she has worked on TV shows like “Lost” and “Hawaii”. During these projects is when she learned from…
Marissa Indoe is an artist from Ontario, Canada. In her early teenage years, she unfortunately lost her father to suicide, leading her to develop major…
Judy Moskowitz, a professor of medical social sciences at Northwestern University, talks about ways to cope with isolation. The COVID-19 pandemic not only affects our physical…
The song “Unwell” by Matchbox Twenty describes the feelings of isolation that accompanies social anxiety in so many people. Released in 2002, this song is…
Imagine dancing for 30 hours a week at the cost of school and a social life. You are constantly told you are not good enough…
Demi Lovato’s new song “Anyone,” which she performed at the 2020 Grammy Awards, is a power ballad full of passion. The song was written and…
This hand-stitched piece of fiber art was created by Diana Scott, a Canadian artist who is involved in the fiber art community in Burlington Ontario…
On December 31st, 2019, China alerted the World Health Organization (WHO) about a viral outbreak in the city of Wuhan. By January 30th, 2020, the…
In 2017, Caitlin Plestid (they/them) created the art installation to raise awareness for, and support those struggling with, self-harm. While in high school, Caitlin and someone…
“To the Bone” is a dramatic film that was created, written and directed by Marti Noxon. The series was released and distributed by Netflix in…
“In Between” is an animated short film by a group of students from the French Gobelins School of Image. It depicts a young woman coming…
For many college and university students, sugar relationships can be a draw, especially for those struggling financially. In fact, over 3 million college students in…
Paramore’s album “After Laughter” explores many aspects of mental health and mental health awareness. Hayley Williams, Paramore’s lead singer, highlights her own personal experiences with…
