What shapes our mental health? It is easy to imagine psychological distress as something that exists entirely within an individual, a chemical imbalance, a diagnosis,…
Three years ago, I came across Nikita Gill’s People Aren’t Homes, and the poem’s closing lines have stuck with me ever since. Of all the…
Messy (2024) by Lola Young is a song that gained popularity rapidly last year. Part of what makes it so popular is not just the…
“Clean” by Taylor Swift is a song from her fifth studio album. While the album is often framed as a collection of party anthems, “Clean”…
At times, we might doubt our worthiness of love, which can cause us to withdraw from those who genuinely care. The song “Angels Like You”…
We spend the majority of our time either at work or in school, possibly seeing our colleagues more than our family and friends. However, we…
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…
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…











