“I shut down again. I went blank. One minute I was spinning, and the next minute my mind was dragging itself around in a circle,…
Schizophrenia remains one of the most stigmatized illnesses to date. “What is Schizophrenia?” is the title of an animated Ted-Ed lesson by Psychiatrist Dr. Anees…
Often when an image of a black man comes to mind, it is often paired with the stereotype which includes said individual to have a…
May is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) awareness month. BPD is a serious mental illness characterized by rapid mood swings, extreme fear of abandonment, unstable self-identity,…
Dr. Jennifer Poole gives a Ted Talk about Sanism. Sanism is something that many of us do not intentionally participate in. However, it can have…
Spinning Out is a new 10-part Netflix original series revolving around the family life and professional aspirations of figure skater Kat Baker (played by Kaya…
The song “Unwell” by Matchbox Twenty describes the feelings of isolation that accompanies social anxiety in so many people. Released in 2002, this song is…
Imagine dancing for 30 hours a week at the cost of school and a social life. You are constantly told you are not good enough…
In September 2019, two mental health advocates tragically took their own lives within the same week. The suicides of Gregory Eells, the head of counselling…
This image is the album art for Billie Eilish’s album “When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go?”. Eilish says that this image and…
The song ‘Gasoline’ by Halsey from her debut album Badlands describes what it is like to live with bipolar disorder, a condition the singer herself…
At the beginning of 2018, Pop star Lady Gaga cancelled the last ten dates of her “Joanne” world tour due to severe pain. The singer…
“I used to lie awake for most of the night staring at my ceiling. It practically drove me crazy! If you asked me when the…
Your child is unable to eat, drink, talk, use the bathroom, or make eye contact with others while at school. But at home, she relaxes…
Erika & Anju is an animation by Clara Horst which depicts Erika, a woman with violent, intrusive thoughts that interfere in her daily functioning. In…
This TED-Ed lesson by psychologist Natasha M. Santos debunks three of the main myths surrounding obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The animated video aims to clear…
Coleman Hell wrote the song “Manic” to shed light on the struggle of dealing with bipolar disorder. Although he was diagnosed years ago, he neglected…
The poem “Mental Illness: A Poem From Its Point of View” is written by Janene Jordan who is an avid writer for The Mighty. This…
This video from The Oprah Winfrey Show, delves into the late, Carrie Fisher’s struggles with mental health and drug-addiction. Carrie was known for her astounding…
The Hilarious World of Depression is a weekly comedy podcast about clinical depression. Hilarious comedian John Moe welcomes guests from all walks of life to…
