In 2013, 17-year old Grainne Binns came forward to the Daily Mail with her story of having anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder defined by a…
Thomas Szasz, a key player in what came to be known as the anti-psychiatry movement, died on September 8, 2012. In The Last Interview of…
With the many changes in the newest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), among the most significant has been the…
The band Sonic Youth has done a fantastic job capturing the fragmentation in thought and feeling experienced by those suffering from schizophrenia within this song.
Today’s seniors grew up when their LGBTQ status was considered a mental illness, a view that has largely changed. But, as Nancy Knauer of Temple…
Published by a blog called The Oblivion Catalog, “Song of Madness” offers a picturesque glimpse into the mind of a patient possibly suffering from schizophrenia….
This “painting-dance” was painstakingly choreographed by Harry Shum Jr. to Zefrank’s voice-over about isolation, abuse, and shyness. It’s a beautiful visual representation of the pain…
This poetry slam by Neil Hilborn and Ollie Renee Schminkey is a fascinating duet about the difficulties and traumas they both experienced in their relationships. Touching…
Mankind, a British abuse helpline, recently staged an impressive hidden camera experiment in the streets of London. Their idea was simple: showcase the difference between…
This short film was produced by Olivia Maloney and Cameron Dreyer, 13 year old girls from Denver, Colorado. This plot follows a young girl who…
