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Manchester By The Sea is one of the most realistic portrayals of grief and trauma in film. Released in 2016, the film focuses on Lee…
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The song “Hurt” was originally written and released by Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails in 1994. However, the depth of its meaning and popularity…
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[trigger warning: mentions of suicide] “Jeremy” is a song written by the band Pearl Jam’s lead singer Eddie Vedder and featured on the band’s debut…
![Music, Ed Sheeran, Mental Health, Song, Borderline, Depression, Sadness, Emotions, Happiness, Mental Illnesses](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2023/11/pexels-andrew-neel-5255996-470x140.jpg?x81652)
Ed Sheeran is a widely popular English singer and songwriter. In his 2023 song ‘Borderline’, Ed describes his struggles with depression, feeling as if ‘sadness…
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While grief is something everyone experiences in life, it is often associated with the death of someone close to you. Perhaps this is a family…
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“Wake Me Up When September Ends” is a song written by the lead singer of the band Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong who is talking…
![Mental Health, Pain, Depression, Sadness, Facade, AJR, Burden, Fear, Music, Hiding, Problems](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2023/05/melani-sosa-5KYnLhwRO8Y-unsplash-470x140.jpg?x81652)
The group AJR is known for their upbeat tunes and relatable down to earth messages. The group has many songs that express struggling with mental…
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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…
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The struggle with self confidence is one that many can relate to. With so many beauty standards we become our greatest critics. We scrutinize ourselves…