The lyrics of the 1995 song titled Black Star by Radiohead from their album The Bends are most often interpreted as an individual in a…
Sylvia Plath’s poem “Tulips” was published in 1965 and in her book “Ariel”, her second collection of published poetry. This collection of poetry was published…
Frida Kahlo, a painter known for her painful and passionate self-portraits, is celebrated for her representation of Mexican and indigenous culture as well as depictions…
In Woman in the Lap of Death (1920/1921), Käthe Kollwitz gives form to a truth many trauma survivors know too well: when life shatters, even…
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…
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…
[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…
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…
With the “Barbie” movie just coming out a few months ago, it’s time we look at one of the sounds from the movie’s album. This…
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…
“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…
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…
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 struggle with self confidence is one that many can relate to. With so many beauty standards we become our greatest critics. We scrutinize ourselves…
Disney has made endless amounts of classic animations for anyone to enjoy and cherish. In 2015, Disney came out with what is now known as…
Poet Emily Dickinson, born in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1830, influenced poetry for centuries to come with her distinctly American voice and prose. Her daring poetry…
The group AJR is an American group made up of three brothers. Their music depicts very down to earth messages that are relatable to the…
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…
“I See You” is the fourth song on Missio’s 2019 album “The Darker The Weather // The Better The Man”. In this song, the artists…
