One of the first nationally known African American poets Paul Laurence Dunbar wrote the inspirational piece “After While”. Speaking about anxiety, the verse was written…
In 2016, Vice released a series of a short films centred around the topic of mental health. “Grounded” explores the effect of ambient music on…
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…
Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450-1516) was an influential Dutch painter, known for his illustrations of religious tales and ideas. Through his artworks, we can see how…
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…
A myth in popular culture: Mental illness leads to creativity. The idea is bolstered by successful movies like Total Recall, Minority Report, and Blade Runner,…
Earlier this year, frontman Chester Bennington of the alt-rock band Linkin Park taped a radio segment after the release of the band’s single “Heavy”. In…
Depression by artist DestinyBlue shows the duality between the public face of depression and the private. Often those with depression will hide it, and might…
In her series “All Mad Here”, Toronto artist Sarah Y. Varnam depicts mental health through an abstract lens. Her piece Social Phobia examines the unique,…
Akeemjamal Rollins is a spoken word poet on the YouTube channel Button Poetry. His spoken word poem “Suicide Note” showcases his feelings of loneliness and…
A Minor Leap Down, an Iranian film featured at international film festivals in Berlin and Toronto, illustrates the struggle of a 30-year-old Iranian woman named…
Fifteen years ago, Janssen Pharmaceutica, the research and development department of Johnson & Johnson, released audio and video simulations of schizophrenic symptoms aimed at increasing…
The intricate symbolism embedded in the art piece Melencolia I by German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer continues to invite speculation as to the true meaning…
On February 8, 2015, Natasha McKenna—a 37-year-old offender who suffered from mental illness—died following an incident in which she was tasered four times by law…
University student Catherine Pawley describes her struggle with overcoming Anorexia Nervosa in this compelling TEDX Talk. She opens up about the challenges she faced, her…
Though written over a decade ago, the song “How to Save a Life” by The Fray is relevant even today. This song highlights the complexities…
Rachel Blake’s poem is a stance against the stigma, discrimination, and fear that surrounds mental illness. Rachel herself has had a mental condition for as…
The song “Spirits” by The Strumbellas is an award-winning, modern folk song. The chorus, “I got guns in my head and they won’t go, spirits…
Spanish artist Francisco de Goya suffered both physical and mental health problems after falling ill in 1793. Feeling isolated, he turned his attention to critiquing…
Award-winning public speaker, businesswoman, and one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women Bailey Parnell takes to the stage in this captivating TED talk. In…
