According to the Geneva Academy, there are more than 114 ongoing armed conflicts across the globe. Many associate armed conflict with physical danger and death,…
Anorexia nervosa is a complex eating disorder characterized by severe food restriction, leading to a dangerously low body weight. Individuals with anorexia nervosa often experience…
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Family-Based Treatment is often viewed as the gold standard in the treatment of eating disorders. This evidence-based treatment has a 40-50% success rate. But it’s…
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The painting, a haunting portrait of a face, is a stark and evocative piece of art. The artist’s use of dark, brooding colours and the…
At some point, most of us have experienced rejection—whether from a job opportunity, a relationship, or a path in life we had hoped to follow….
Famous concept album, The Black Parade by American alternative rock band, My Chemical Romance depicts themes of loss, depression, and suicidality through the lens of…
”What do you want from me?” Sebastian asks. ”What do you want for you?” the troll asks. ”I want it to stop hurting”, Sebastian asks….
The song “Hurt” was originally written and released by Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails in 1994. However, the depth of its meaning and popularity…
Jan Toorop’s painting, “O Grave, Where Is Thy Victory?” (1891), serves as a powerful expression of emotions that resonate deeply with mental health themes, offering…
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In the chaotic dance of life and amidst the tumultuous waves of trauma, people often lose sight of certain parts of themselves and sink into…
When you’re deep in darkness and struggling with your mental health, sometimes it can be hard to see any light. Amidst the maze of darkness,…
Brianna Wiest is an author and poet and has a popular page on Instagram where she shares her writing too. She has an amazing gift…
Jan Toorop’s painting, “O Grave, Where Is Thy Victory?” (1891), serves as a powerful expression of emotions. That resonate deeply with mental health themes, offering…
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