The song “Lost Boy” by Ruth B is about a boy who does not want to grow up and escapes reality to play in his imagination with Peter Pan. In an interview, Ruth mentioned the inspiration behind the song was a tv show called Once Upon a Time. The song brought Ruth a huge unexpected […]
Mommy blogging started to gain popularity in 2010 and gave mothers a platform to share parenting experiences. By 2014 there was a predicted 4.4 million mommy bloggers, and even more today, who use Instagram, Twitter and Facebook as their platform. Mommy bloggers originally focused on first-hand storytelling of what worked and didn’t. Heather Armstrong, a popular […]
The song “To Be Loved”, by AURORA and Askjell expresses the challenges of feeling love. There is a beautiful feeling of connection that arises with love. Yet feeling in love with another at one point can simultaneously produce feelings of loneliness once that love has vanished. “So warm, but time is cold and Trust me, […]
“Anger is like a child, you don’t want to let it drive the car, and you certainly don’t want to stuff it in the trunk either”. How many times did you say something in the heat of the moment but then regretted it later on? Most of us channel our anger by erupting or by […]
Caring for someone who is experiencing mental health problems comes with a complicated and unique set of challenges. It can be difficult to know where to start, what is helpful for the person and how to find a healthy balance between supporting your loved one without exhausting yourself. Today’s video talks about 5 basic practical […]
“I Feel Your Pain” is a song by the electronic musician Famba. The song is written from the perspective of a friend of someone suffering from depression, and speaks to the immense difficulty that one can have in reaching out for help. Asking for help can be a barrier to recovery, often due to shame […]
Has overthinking become more prominent due to the increased time we are spending isolated with only our inner monologue as company? Willow Smith, professionally known as “Willow”, captures the experience of having overwhelming and unwanted thoughts in her song “Overthinking IT”. The song, released in 2019 and cowritten by Willow herself, describes an indecisive conversation […]
Janelia Mould, a photographer based in South Africa, specializes in shooting surreal concept images that tell a unique story. Her series Melancholy — A Girl Called Depression convey the complexity of depression and reveal raw emotions felt by individuals. In an interview, Mould talks about her series: “It is a very personal project for me because […]
Jane Kenyon (May 23, 1947-April 22, 1995) was an American poet and translator. She is known for her works that are characterized by simple, spare and emotionally resonating tones which are unique. Kenyon wrote often about her struggles with depression which she suffered through out her adult life. “Having it out with Melancholy” was a […]
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues, with approximately 284 million people suffering from an anxiety disorder in 2017 alone. Although anxiety disorders can impact relationships with friends and family, they particularly strain romantic relationships. For couples where one partner has an anxiety disorder, family activities, finances, social events, emotional well-being, and intimacy […]