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…
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…
Inspired by long wait lists and inaccessible psychotherapy costs, Toronto comedian Shelley Marshall opened a free mental wellness centre in her home. Shelley herself has…
The song “Amsterdam” by British rock band Coldplay, depicts an individual’s journey through depression from hopelessness to recovery. The song describes how individuals with mental…
This video from The Oprah Winfrey Show, delves into the late, Carrie Fisher’s struggles with mental health and drug-addiction. Carrie was known for her astounding…
The Hilarious World of Depression is a weekly comedy podcast about clinical depression. Hilarious comedian John Moe welcomes guests from all walks of life to…
Richard George Davis is a South African artist, graphic designer and photographer who has his own online gallery. According to the artist, his piece “Sightless…
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…
‘Sorrow’, an 1882 drawing by Vincent van Gogh, depicts a 32-year-old pregnant woman, Clasina Maria Hoornik, who went by the name of Sien. Sien was homeless and had addictions to alcohol and tobacco and was working in prostitution. Van Goh provided her and…
Prescribed medication for mental health issues works for some, but not others. In fact, a study measuring the prevalence of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in the…
The song “Spirits” by Canadian indie folk band The Strumbellas topped the charts this past summer. However, it’s underlying message of having uncontrollable and unwarranted…
Danielle Hark is a freelance photographer, photo editor and mental health writer. During a depressive episode in 2012, she found photography to be a powerful…
“Idontwannabeyouanymore” is a well-known single released in 2017 by singer-songwriter Billie Eilish. The song addresses Billie’s low self-confidence and insecurities, among other things. It is…
“I think I’ve always struggled with my mental health. Even as a little girl I can remember being uncontrollably sad and stand-offish from people… I…
AfterTrauma is a website that allows survivors of trauma to speak up about their experiences and find support through the stories of others. The Centre…
Working in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Singaporean government, GAMBIT Game Lab searched for game designs that drove social change and reframed…
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…
Patricia Karpas has over 20 years of experience in meditation. She is the co-founder of the mobile app “Meditation Studio” and hosts the meditation-based podcast…
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…
Greg Macdonald is a Canadian entrepreneur and underground hip-hop artist by the name Problematic who talks openly about his mental health challenges through his passion;…
