Michael Kimber’s visual poem tells the story of his battle with anxiety. Diagnosed at 25, Kimber explains how counseling and the support from his loved…
Tracy Chapman’s song “Behind the Wall” showcases the pain of living in an abusive household. Chapman depicts abuse that happens behind closed doors and how…
Low is a Minnesota indie-rock band composed of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker. Their music often delves into darker themes of regret, guilt, and self-destruction,…
Francesca Woodman is best known for her controversial photography, much of which was published in her book Some Disordered Interior Geometries. Her black and white…
Kevin Healey began hearing voices at an early age. He received treatment in Canada and in the U.K. Today Kevin is a prominent mental health…
Oren Lavie’s lyrics speak to the invisibility of mental health issues. Many individuals struggle with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues without others being…
This spoken word poem by IN-Q talks about the difficulty of overcoming addictions. The author talks about channeling your inner resolve and ends on a hopeful…
If you were to Google search your name right now, what would come up? Some are surprised by what they find. The posting of personal…
Twenty years after the genocide in Rwanda, Pieter Hugo, a photographer, visited and documented efforts of reconciliation between Hutu and Tutsi individuals following the Rwanda…
Laura Burke’s visual poem “Superhero” explains her own struggles with mental illness and all of the havoc that it played on her life. She touches upon themes…
One Hundred Names for Love is an often-poetic book by Diane Ackerman about how she coped with her husband’s stroke and loss of language. The memoir covers her…
Andrea Bayer of the Metropolitan Museum of Art has compiled a very personal slideshow presentation on grief. She talks about the role grief plays in…
Catalina Ferro’s poetry slam “Anxiety Group” is an excellent portrayal of how the stress of everyday life can contribute to an almost ceaseless state of…
In 2013, 17-year old Grainne Binns came forward to the Daily Mail with her story of having anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder defined by a…
This poem by Amit Majmudar showcases the pain and confusion felt by mothers who experience a miscarriage, as well as how some try to deal with their…
Radiohead’s “How to Disappear Completely” captures the feeling of desperation people feel as stress mounts in their lives. Alluding to the process of running away…
Probiotics can be found in many foods, like yogurt, soups, and even pizza, and are often viewed as a “cure-all” –from improving digestive health and…
Song, by Allen Ginsberg, is a poetic reflection on the important role of love in our lives. Ginsberg shows how love can be both a…
The YouTube channel “Science of Happiness” delves into an examination of whether art therapy is really effective. They follow the progress of several volunteers as…
This timeless poem by renowned poet William Wordsworth may be familiar to many of us from grade school. Its meaning, however, is quite deep, as…
