“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….
