Lizzy McAlpine, a singer, songwriter, and producer, contributes to the large body of alternative and indie wistful music. Her third studio album, “Other,” is a full embodiment of raw vulnerability. McAlpine narrates a breakup throughout this project, one in particular being her sixth track on the album. Staying. The beginning of the song begins with […]
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y3hdy54fc5uy5ftt/Sierrah_Podcast_1_7apee.mp3 In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Sierrah Hamilton interviews Dr. Mirisse Foroughe, the Research Institute Director at Emotion Transformation Institute, the Clinical Director at Family Psychology Centre, and the developer of Emotion Focused Therapy for Youth. She is also the author of two published books on Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) […]
Approximately 2-6% of the general population meet criteria for hoarding disorder (HD), with similar rates found in men and women, across developed countries. Hoarding behaviours often emerge in adolescence or early adulthood and tend to worsen over time. This disorder is characterized by difficulty letting go of material possessions, excessive or compulsive accumulation of new […]
"There is a unique kind of pain in losing your mind, not just once, but over and over. Losing your perception of reality, of your emotions, of your closest relationships– both across months and multiple times a day. Knowing deep down that something is wrong but being unable to stop it." Leena (name changed for […]
The song “Anxiety” by Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon, professionally known as Doechii encompasses her lived experience with anxiousness. In an interview with Today, Doechii shares she recorded the song in her bedroom, rapping about the struggles she faces from constant worrying. She describes the feeling of anxiety as a “tightness” almost “like an elephant is standing […]
Love is Blind is an ongoing Netflix reality show which recently aired its ninth and latest season. The concept introduces hopeful singles to each other behind a wall, and the “experiment” is to understand whether singles can create a strong enough connection through a wall, get engaged without seeing each other, and conclude the season […]
Formed in 1987, Alice in Chains is one of the most influential grunge bands of all time. The initial lineup was centered around Layne Staley, a powerful vocalist whose unique voice was a key piece of the band’s intense, heavy sound. Staley had struggled with substance abuse for most of his adult life, and this […]
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/urbg5yzeh5hemk75/Shontae_podcast_1_-_2025-02-03_1015_AMa54kp.mp3 In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Shontae Cameron sits down with JaeRan Kim, Ph.D., an associate professor at the University of Washington, Tacoma, in the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice. As a writer, blogger, and scholar, Dr. Kim’s work focuses on adoption, foster care, and child welfare. Together, we […]
In 2013, 194 countries adopted the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020. This plan acknowledged the growing burden of mental health issues and underscored the urgent need for resources geared towards prevention, intervention, and treatment. Refugees represent one of the most vulnerable populations that the mental health system has consistently struggled […]
Art has long been captivated by themes of death, suffering, and the tortured soul, often blurring the line between tragedy and beauty. Few works embody this romanticization as poignantly as Chatterton (1856), an oil painting by Henry Wallis. Wallis immortalizes the final moments of 17-year-old Thomas Chatterton, the ill-fated poet who took his own life. […]