On any given night, more than 12,000 people in Toronto (Canada) experience homelessness, with about three-quarters of these individuals facing mental health challenges. Alarmingly, many…
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…
Jean-Michel Basquiat was a prominent American artist in the 1980s, known for his Neo-expressionist style and his early graffiti work. His art blended social commentary…
Elliott Smith was a musician who captured his troubled emotions through his melancholic singing and intimate song writing. His most popular song “Between The Bars”…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood, with many common misconceptions that can diminish the reality of the condition. For instance, people frequently associate OCD with…
The debut book “Depression & Other Magic Tricks” by Canadian slam poet, writer, and performance artist, Sabrina Benaim, explores themes of one’s mental health amid…
Whether knowingly or unknowingly trauma is something that we have all come in contact with. Maybe personally, through a family member or friend, or perhaps…
During the time when research and initial discourse on trauma was gaining traction within psychology, professionals in the field held that trauma was uncommon and…
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…
Kevin Breel is a Canadian comedian, writer, and mental health advocate. In his TedTalk, “Confession of a Depressed Comic,” he bravely opens up about his…
