This poem, “A Thank You Letter to My Ex,” is a powerful testament to resilience and self-reclamation after a potentially traumatic relationship. It’s a…
You’re your own person, imperfections and all, You’re your own hero when it comes to a flaw In NEDA contributor Jessica Dyrek’s poem “Growing Up”,…
The silent scream echoes through the night, As the darkness descends and the world loses light, A cry for help that nobody can hear, A…
Billie Eilish and Khalid’s haunting duet Lovely offers a poignant exploration of mental health struggles, encapsulating the emotional complexities of battling anxiety and depression. The…
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…
This all-too-familiar scene showcases the telltale posture of burnout—body slumped over in defeat, notebook covering face like armor, pencil slipping through fingers. Hustle culture, so…
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…
Icon for Hire’s track “Under the Knife” (2016) dives deep into the painful reality of struggling with self-harm and emotional distress, presenting a raw and…
“My therapist says make friends with your monsters” is a poem by José Olivarez, a son of Mexican immigrants, and the author of poetry collections…
In leading a life of service and violence to defend their countries, many army veterans are plagued by mental health disorders that have lasting effects…
