‘Trellis’ documents the agony and trauma of young girl reacting to her friend’s sexual assault. The poet, Andrew Gibson uses vivid imagery and rhetoric to…
The National’s “Terrible Love” depicts the personal anguish and loneliness of an individual who suffers from alcoholism. Unable to fall asleep without consuming alcohol, the…
Andrea Gibson is an award-winning poet and activist, whose poetry focuses on gender norms, social reform, and mental health challenges faced by individuals in the…
‘Mirror’, a poem by Sylvia Plath, depicts a woman’s struggle with aging. Plath suffered from mental health problems for most of her adult life; she…
“Invictus” is a short Victorian poem written by William Ernest Henley and published in 1888. He wrote this piece during a lengthy hospital stay for…
‘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,…
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…
Artist Melissa McCracken was born with a rare neurological condition called Synesthesia. This condition is characterized by a phenomenon, wherein sensory stimulation is automatically experienced…
“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…