We are nothing more than the stories we have to share. We laugh, we cry, we get vulnerable — we use stories to form some of our deepest connections with others. Yet, no matter who the storyteller is, you never fully know everything, at least this is what singer-songwriter Madison Beer thinks. In her memoir […]
Toxic work culture has created a notion around resiliency where we are led to believe that it stems from working through distress and mental overload. It is about pushing through the pain, holding on for a little longer to achieve success, despite arriving at this outcome completely exhausted. TED Talk speaker Jane Marir Chan offers […]
Sarah Williams' powerful TEDx Sydney Youth talk, "Ending victim blaming: Shifting the story from guilt to justice," delivers a compelling message that challenges societal norms and demands a shift in perspective. By highlighting the devastating impact of victim blaming, Williams urges us to dismantle harmful stereotypes and empower survivors. Williams masterfully weaves personal anecdotes with […]
In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Nikita Baxi speaks with Dr. Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell, a grief and trauma psychotherapist based in the U.K, about dealing with identity loss during grief. Her new book The Loss Prescription: A practical roadmap to grief recovery, published by HarperCollins, uses her decades of clinical experience to develop […]
In the age of the Internet, the desire to stay informed about global events often comes at a cost – a cost to our mental health and moral values. Today, the average person spends over six hours online, and most of that time is spent on social media. The bombardment of negative news and stressful […]
Autism spectrum disorder has been underestimated in girls, women, non-binary people and other minorities. Boys are 4 times more likely to receive an autism diagnosis than girls. Further, being Hispanic or Black also reduces the likelihood of receiving an autism diagnosis compared to their white peers. These disparities could be mostly related to the fact […]
“The S Word” is a documentary by Lisa Klein which follows the stories of suicide attempt survivors as told through the eyes of the photographer and activist, Dese’Rae Stage. Stage’s own experience lead her to create the LiveThroughThis.org project, which explores the stories of other suicide attempt survivors. The movie shows the diversity of the […]
In her TEDxSanFrancisco talk, Justine Musk, Canadian author and the first wife of Elon Musk, shares what makes wounded people tell better stories to create change in the world. Justine explains that it is their willingness to bare their souls, to stay open to go through the wounds and shame, along with their obsession to […]
“Your Anxiety Toolkit” is a podcast channel which aims to provide individuals with sources and tools to manage stress and anxiety. In this podcast episode, psychotherapist Joshua Fletcher (also known as Anxiety Josh on Instagram) talks to listeners about his personal experience of panic disorder. “Joshua shares his lived experience with panic, derealization/depersonalization, agoraphobia, and anxiety. […]
On their podcast titled “Mentally Yours,” Yvette Caster and Ellen Scott discuss topics related to mental health with various special guests. In association with Metro UK, these women have had necessary discussions about relevant issues which are then shared in an easily accessible and charismatic manner. Their recent “Bright Lights” series is targeted toward assisting […]