The song “Listen Before I Go” by Billie Eilish has been criticized by fans to be a very sad and depressing song. Mainly due to…
Christie Begnell is an illustrator and author who has used her own experience with an eating disorder (ED) to raise awareness about this misunderstood illness….
“I shut down again. I went blank. One minute I was spinning, and the next minute my mind was dragging itself around in a circle,…
Schizophrenia remains one of the most stigmatized illnesses to date. “What is Schizophrenia?” is the title of an animated Ted-Ed lesson by Psychiatrist Dr. Anees…
Jennifer Bae is an artist from Guelph, Ontario. In her adolescence and young adulthood, the artist sought solace in macabre art that revolved around themes…
“Breathe Me” is a 2004 single by Australian singer Sia. The lyrics mention the struggles of feeling worthless, alone, and afraid. Throughout this song, she…
“As memory may be a paradise from which we cannot be driven, it may also be a hell from which we cannot escape” – Amy…
Georgia O’Keeffe (1887–1986) was a pioneer in women’s art. O’Keeffe eventually rose to become one of the most celebrated artists in the United States in…
Spinning Out is a new 10-part Netflix original series revolving around the family life and professional aspirations of figure skater Kat Baker (played by Kaya…
The song “Unwell” by Matchbox Twenty describes the feelings of isolation that accompanies social anxiety in so many people. Released in 2002, this song is…
“The Starry Night” is one of the most famous paintings by Vincent van Gogh, a post-impressionist painter, that depicts van Gogh’s view of outside his…
Published in 1855, “Maud and Other Poems” is a collection of Alfred Tennyson’s most memorable works. Tennyson tells the story of his father’s suicide following financial…
Jake Tyler has lived with depression his whole life. In April 2017, after contemplating ending his life, Tyler realized that he needed help. He recognized…
Written by Alison Pick, “Depression” is a short poem which succinctly encapsulates the hopelessness which comes with depression, as well as the feelings of helplessness…
“Trapdoor” is a song on the self-titled album by band Twenty One Pilots. Released in 2009, the track deals with emotions including despair, isolation and…
Mira Zimet is a visual storyteller and an award-winning documentary film maker. She founded the Storyboard Project, an award-winning documentary web-series about foster youth who…
The song “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers offers a lot of meaning with few words. Born out of the singer’s own…
In 2017, Caitlin Plestid (they/them) created the art installation to raise awareness for, and support those struggling with, self-harm. While in high school, Caitlin and someone…
“To the Bone” is a dramatic film that was created, written and directed by Marti Noxon. The series was released and distributed by Netflix in…
Although the issue of stigma surrounding mental illness is a more recent topic, the issue of mental illness in general dates back thousands of years….
