Joshua Walters is a bipolar comedian and performer who uses the stage to explore his relationship with madness. In 2011, he gave a short TedTalk…
This short film follows a group of Australian men who have each had their fair share of mental health experiences. The “Soften the Fck Up”…
“Ana’s Song (Open Fire)” by Silver Chair describes the personal struggle of the lead singer Daniel Johns’ experience with Anorexia Nervosa. The lyrics depict the…
In January 2015, Reddit user montielove was committed to a psychiatric unit following an attempted suicide. Prior to his release, his therapist told him to…
‘Flight’ is a song by the band Lifehouse that captures the importance of support from others, in times of difficulty and strife. The lead singer,…
“A Better Son/Daughter” by Rilo Kiley, is a song about the fluctuating emotional state of someone suffering from Bipolar Disorder – a disorder characterized by…
Directed by the Danya Institute, “Living With ADHD” explores the unique experience of parents and adults who have either suffered with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity…
Branka Agic is the Manager of Health Equity at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Her primary interests include mental health and substance use…
“The Final Masquerade” is a rock ballad by the band Linkin Park that implies a sense of negativity and foreboding. Interestingly, however, the instrumentals create…
Alarm Clock, by YouTube user LoisDestinee, chronicles the life of a teenage girl battling depression. In the short film, the audience is made to watch…
