Letters from an Anonymous Addict by Taimoor Sobhan describes the growing problem of drug addiction effecting young children in Bangladesh. This film elucidates this phenomenon…
In 2012, lead singer and songwriter Chris Daughtry tried to capture the trauma of people who have been kidnapped in his song All These Lives….
Waiting to Unfold is a collection of poems written by Rachel Barenblat describing the joys and challenge mothers experience during their first year of parenthood….
By locking both a large tarantula and a protagonist suffering from arachnophobia in a room together, the filmmaker Juan Jose Arreola attempts to portray the…
“After all” by Dar Williams describes her personal recovery from depression. The lyrics depict the cycle of depression; from the initial onset to the final…
About two years ago, I personally came face to face with the suicide attempt of my best friend, Bella. Distraught, she had called to tell…
Sabrina Benaim suffered from depression, yet her mother had trouble understanding the scope and severity of the many symptoms that she felt. Benaim came up…
Travis’ “Blue Flashing Light” tells the story of the band’s lead singer, Fran Healy. Healy’s father was an abusive alcoholic who left his family when…
“The Closet” is a short video highlighting the struggles faced by gay individuals. The video focuses on an elderly man remembering his childhood abuse due…
Over 2 million babies are stillborn every year worldwide, resulting from a genetic or physical defect, an illness suffered by the mother, or problems with…
“Depression: A Life Alone” is a short film by Luke McAdie and his colleagues explaining the importance of speaking about depression and mental illness at…
Blue October’s “Schizophrenia” describes the symptoms and challenges a person with schizophrenia faces. Most importantly, the song points out that anyone can suffer from this…
Lora Johnson’s poem “Abuse” tells the story of an abusive relationship. The poem highlights the helplessness and self-blame that the victim often feels. People ask…
Sujith Rathnayake developed a psychotic illness after losing his family during the 2004 tsunami. He was admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Sri Lanka where…
After dropping off a colleague on September 14, 2013, Jonathan Ferrell began his journey home. That night, the North Carolina highway proved more treacherous than…
Losing his wife to cancer, Joe LoGuirato poured his emotions into making sculptures and paintings—a tribute to Stella LoGuirato. His art depicts his memories of…
The song ‘Brain Damage’ was partially inspired by Pink Floyd band member, Syd Barrett, who endured a mental breakdown. The song speaks about losing one’s…
After the death of her father, Australia-based artist Margarita Georgiadis used painting as way to deal with sorrow and grief. She was able to use…
“I will take my life today around noon. It is time. Dementia is taking its toll and I have nearly lost myself.” Gillian Bennett chose the…
“I Am” was written by John Clare in 1844 while he was at the Northampton General Lunatic Asylum. Clare suffered from numerous psychological conditions, which…
