In 2016, a wave of suicides occurred in Canada’s indigenous populations. Communities in northern Saskatchewan particularly witnessed several youth suicides. In October of that year,…
What lead singer Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers originally perceived to be an overly emotional poem ended up becoming one the biggest…
Clay Jonathan, an artist who was originally diagnosed with depression in 1993, depicts his experience with the illness through his website Depression Comix. In this…
This short by The School of Life discusses the dangers that come with a challenging childhood, among them, triggering of anxiety, self-hatred, and shame. While…
This funny yet poignant cartoon by Ryan Pequin of Three Word Phrase captures one of the realities of depression. Individuals suffering from this debilitating illness…
William Wordsworth experienced much loss in his life. His parents died when he was an adolescent, and several of his own children died when they…
Brené Brown, author of three New York Times bestsellers, The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, and Rising Strong, speaks at TEDx: Houston in one of the…
Legendary poet, songwriter, novelist, and musician, Leonard Cohen died in November 2016. Known for his melancholy tones, as well as his thought-provoking and deeply emotive…
This powerful video emphasizes the invisibility of mental illness. In fact, one in four people globally suffers from a mental-health or neurological problem in their…
Grassy Narrows First Nation in Northern Ontario, Canada, has been in the media spotlight for decades regarding mercury contamination from a nearby chemical plant of…
