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…
Andrew Hozier-Byrne, better known as Hozier, is an Irish singer-songwriter. In his song titled ‘Cherry Wine,’ he pairs a gentle instrumental arrangement with lyrics that…
In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Amanda Fernandes interviews Dr. Debra Pepler, an award winning psychologist and distinguished research professor at York…
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects approximately 2.7% of the general population, with its prevalence rising to 22% among psychiatric inpatients. The disorder is characterized by…
James Arthur’s song “ADHD” explores the reality of relationship difficulties for someone living with ADHD. He explores the dichotomy between wanting to be loved and…
The loss of a relationship is a profound and unique form of grief that is often overlooked or misunderstood by society. Unlike the loss of…
“I told my wife our son was leaking for no reason. She corrected me – he was crying.” For Alex (name changed for anonymity) his…
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…
Released in 2014, Christina Perri’s song “Human” remains one of the most touching and moving pieces of music surrounding mental health. The song helps bring…
The late 2022 thriller “Alice, Darling” explores the themes of abuse and manipulation in an abusive relationship. The story follows Alice, the protagonist, who is…
