Soundgarden was an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1984. They were an influential part of Seattle’s grunge movement in the 1990s, pioneering a new sound that has been enjoyed for decades. At the heart of Soundgarden was Chris Cornell, the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the band. Cornell struggled with his mental […]
Art has always been a vehicle used by those to express themselves. Various mediums can be used to achieve this, such as painting, woodwork, graphite sketching, and even photography. Silent Shout by Eva Charkiewicz is a perfect example of this. Eva Charkiewicz is a Polish-born, UK-based photographer specialising in “art photography”. Her work is often […]
American singer-songwriter SZA’s song Saturn explores the desire to escape emotional pain and find a place where life feels lighter. Rather than depicting healing as a straightforward journey, the song captures the quiet exhaustion that can accompany prolonged stress, grief or emotional distress. Through reflective lyrics and dreamy sounds, Saturn resonates with anyone who has […]
As conflict and unrest continue in Iran, many members of the Iranian community, who reside outside the country are struggling with feelings of guilt and helplessness. Research suggests psychological strain is common even as they are physically safe; fear for the safety of their loved ones can be debilitating. A recent study on Iranian diaspora […]
“Things went poorly for this newborn with a complex congenital anomaly, and I felt entirely responsible due to my decision,” says Steven Stylianos, Professor and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital. Despite the tragic outcome, he remained personally involved in the infant’s care, speaking with the […]
On May 22nd 2017, singer and actress Ariana Grande was on her Dangerous Woman World Tour, performing in the city of Manchester. With 14,200 fans in attendance, a terrorist bombing took place, leading to 22 deaths and over 1000 individuals injured. At just 23 years old, Grande was faced with an unfathomable tragedy which significantly […]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 720,000 people die by suicide each year, and it remains the third leading cause of death for 15 to 29 year olds. Many children are left to grieve the loss of a parent to suicide, a deeply painful experience that often leads to mental health struggles […]
Brenna Twohy’s spoken word poem Anxiety: A Ghost Story captures the restless, all-consuming nature of anxiety. She uses humor and haunting metaphors to compare living with anxiety to being trapped in a horror story. The fear is both familiar and relentless. Twohy opens with a playful critique of Goosebumps protagonists who ignore red flags and […]
Forgiveness should not be seen nor pushed as a requirement for those healing from trauma. Trauma psychotherapist, Amanda Ann Gregory, delves into this topic in her book ‘You Don’t Need to Forgive’. Her writing highlights the false idea that there is no healing without forgiveness that society often pushes onto trauma survivors. “Forgiveness is not […]
Phil Kaye's spoken word poem "Repetition" is a masterclass in exploring the paradoxical nature of language and its intimate connection to personal experience, particularly trauma. The poem's central takeaway revolves around the complex relationship between repetition and meaning, demonstrating how it can erode and amplify the significance of words and experiences. Kaye begins by illustrating […]