“Elefante” is an award-winning short film written and directed by Barcelonian producer Pablo Larcuen about a man dissatisfied with his life and dealing with a…
1. Kanye West, ‘Only One 2. Radiohead – ‘Videotape’ 3.Rufus Wainwright – ‘Memphis Skyline’ 4. AFI – ‘This Time Imperfect’ 5. Tiger Army – ‘Where the Moss…
Instagram has become a platform that enables and expands the careers of “social media influencers,” individuals who are the face of advertisements for many companies and…
One of Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces, “The Potato Eaters” serves as a gritty snapshot of a peasant family struggling to survive in the Netherlands during…
“Please Hear What I’m Not Saying” is a poem by American poet Charles C. Finn that has been used to help raise awareness for mental health issues. Finn’s poem…
“The Crying Game” by Nicki Minaj is s song about the unhealthy relationship she had with her former long-term boyfriend. The lyrics reflect the pain…
“Uninvited Guest” is a short poem by Vicky from Family Friend Poems that captures the depths of depression and the helplessness one may feel when…
On November 7, 2016, the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario reached a settlement with a juror diagnosed with vicarious post-traumatic stress disorder. The…
In today’s fast pace and turbulent world, we sometime lose touch with the very people who helped shape our lives—friends who were with us through…
Séraphine Louis, whose life inspired the 2008 bio-pic Séraphine, is a self-taught French artist known for her intensely coloured ornamental floral paintings. Inspired by religious…
“Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis” is one of Tom Waits’ most iconic songs. In the first half of the song, the hooker presents…
This short video featured on the Buzzfeed YouTube channel displays several people who come forward to express how they experience mental illness. These brave people…
“Heavy” by Linkin Park featuring Kiiara was released in early 2017. After the suicide of the lead singer in July of this year, one can…
Edgar Allen Poe’s “Annabel Lee” was his last poem before his death. Having lost many important women in his life, he frequently wrote about the…
Suicide is a global issue, but the situation is especially egregious in South Korea which has the highest suicide rate among the OECD countries. River…
American singer and songwriter Solange Knowles’ song, “Cranes in the Sky” off her new album, A Seat at the Table, explores the universal themes of…
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. Unfortunately,…
When people think of pop idols, they think of a blissful life. It is hard to imagine otherwise when these stars are beloved by many…
Chester Bennington of the group ‘Linkin Park‘ was a champion for millions, being a voice for so many coping with mental illness while validating and…
A.S. Minor is a Spoken word poet, TedX speaker, United States Army veteran and a mental health advocate. His piece “It’s Not That Simple” attempts…
