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…
