“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…
“What if I told you that you could overcome anything—that there isn’t a circumstance or situation known to man that you cannot overcome? That you…
In the world of indie music, Mitski stands as a beacon of raw emotion and vulnerability. Known for her deeply introspective lyrics and unique sonic…
Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet, and her poem “depression doesn’t knock“ is an incredibly powerful piece, filled with humour, raw vulnerability, and hope. The…
On this episode Trauma and Mental Health writer Jasleen Ghuman talks with Babette Rothschild and Vanessa Bear to discuss the topic of trauma and recovery…
The song “29” written by singer Demi Lovato (she/them) for her eighth album tells the story of her traumatic, age-inappropriate relationship with Wilmer Valderrama, who…
Retiring from a lifestyle of debauchery was no easy task for the Red Hot Chili Peppers back in the day. The path of sobriety can…
In his symbolic poem, “Under the Sea”, poet Dan Hoeweler draws parallels between his experience with schizo-affective disorder and psychosis with feelings of being “under…
Major depressive disorder, better known as depression, is one of the most popular mental illnesses talked about on the news and social media. Depression can…
“What if people judge me for taking arm floaties?” Well, those people don’t care if you live or die. Coming to terms with a diagnosis…
Agoraphobia is the fear of going outside, leaving your comfort zone and interacting with the world. For many of us, especially due to the COVID-19…
“There is a moment when you can’t help but sinking down deep into the shit. Attacked by a spiteful thought. But Oh dear! I was…
In his 1949 piece “Creative Therapy”, Jacob Lawrence paints this engaging scene that depicts several psychiatric patients engaged in painting. Prior to his prestige and…
In her well-articulated and expressive spoken word, Alex Lane describes her experience living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Lane composed the spoken word as though…
The subject of hoarders and hoarding has notoriously been met with negativity. Hoarders are often seen as crazy, lazy, or intentionally being difficult. However, hoarding…
The popularization of psychology is often attributed to the work of Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud. Unlike her male counterparts, the contributions of Sabina Spielrein…
Bryan Charnley, 1949-1991, was a British artist who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia. After high school, Charnley started at the Leicester School of Art, however, could…
Substance abuse kills hundreds of people per year from accidents such as driving under the influence, suicide, or overdose. A recent Canadian survey done in…
The 2018 biographical film directed by Felix van Groeningen “Beautiful Boy”, adapts the memoirs of both father and son, David and Nic Sheff. The film…
