Schizophrenia
Blue October’s “Schizophrenia” describes the symptoms and challenges a person with schizophrenia faces. Most importantly, the song points out that anyone can suffer from this... The post Schizophrenia...
View ArticleAvatar Therapy Shows Promise For Voice Hearers
Auditory hallucinations are difficult to treat. People show a wide range of response to antipsychotics. And, the medications are associated with negative side effects. Psychological... The post...
View ArticleA Visual Journey Through Mental Illness
William Korelek was a Canadian artist who suffered from mental illness. His two most famous works, “The Maze” and “Out of the Maze,” reflect his... The post A Visual Journey Through Mental Illness...
View ArticleDepression: A Life Alone
“Depression: A Life Alone” is a short film by Luke McAdie and his colleagues explaining the importance of speaking about depression and mental illness at... The post Depression: A Life Alone appeared...
View ArticleAfter A Stillbirth, Interpersonal Support Facilitates Coping
Over 2 million babies are stillborn every year worldwide, resulting from a genetic or physical defect, an illness suffered by the mother, or problems with... The post After A Stillbirth, Interpersonal...
View ArticleThe Closet
“The Closet” is a short video highlighting the struggles faced by gay individuals. The video focuses on an elderly man remembering his childhood abuse due... The post The Closet appeared first on The...
View ArticleReading Is
Brigid Davidson wrote her poem “Reading Is” at age 11 for a national poetry competition. Davidson’s poem describes her difficulty with reading, caused by her... The post Reading Is appeared first on...
View ArticleCosmetic Vaginal Surgery Ignores Women’s Mental Health
“I just thought I was so different from everyone else that I wanted my vagina to be changed,” said 21-year-old, Rosie, during her interview for... The post Cosmetic Vaginal Surgery Ignores Women’s...
View ArticleBlue Flashing Light
Travis’ “Blue Flashing Light” tells the story of the band’s lead singer, Fran Healy. Healy’s father was an abusive alcoholic who left his family when... The post Blue Flashing Light appeared first on...
View ArticleExplaining Depression
Sabrina Benaim suffered from depression, yet her mother had trouble understanding the scope and severity of the many symptoms that she felt. Benaim came up... The post Explaining Depression appeared...
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