According to the Geneva Academy, there are more than 114 ongoing armed conflicts across the globe. Many associate armed conflict with physical danger and death, but the impact on civilians’ mental health is an overlooked crisis. This involves more than the traumas they are already facing, such as bombings and malnutrition, but also anxieties about […]
Anorexia nervosa is a complex eating disorder characterized by severe food restriction, leading to a dangerously low body weight. Individuals with anorexia nervosa often experience an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and may not fully recognize the significant health risks associated with the condition. In cases where individuals have undergone years […]
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) features poems in its subway cars for an initiative decorating people’s commutes with pieces of poetry, “Poems in Passage.” A year ago, the poem “Footnotes For The Toronto Sky” by Pujita Verma started to make an appearance. This deeply sensory poem illustrates an experience of holding onto a profound connection […]
Family-Based Treatment is often viewed as the gold standard in the treatment of eating disorders. This evidence-based treatment has a 40-50% success rate. But it’s not the best choice for everyone. James Downs, a UK-based mental health activist, researcher, and writer with lived experience of eating disorders shares, “Rather than looking at what’s wrong with […]
In this episode as we sit down with Dr. Anita Federici, a leading expert in eating disorders, to unpack one of the most complex and controversial topics in the field: Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders (SEEDs) and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Essentially, what to do with the people who don’t “improve” after standard interventions. […]
The silent scream echoes through the night, As the darkness descends and the world loses light, A cry for help that nobody can hear, A desperate plea for someone to draw near. In this touching poem, Silent Scream: A Poem of the Importance of Mental Wellness, Defras Espen powerfully captures the hidden struggles many face […]
Loneliness has a way of distorting reality—making you feel like no one sees you, no one understands. Twenty One Pilots’ Friend, Please is a raw, heartfelt plea to someone struggling with suicidal thoughts, urging them to hold on. Released in 2009 on their self-titled debut album, the song captures the silent battles of mental illness […]
The painting, a haunting portrait of a face, is a stark and evocative piece of art. The artist's use of dark, brooding colours and the stark contrast with the white background create a sense of unease and foreboding. The face, though partially obscured, is imbued with a sense of pain and vulnerability. The eyes, in […]
At some point, most of us have experienced rejection—whether from a job opportunity, a relationship, or a path in life we had hoped to follow. Rejection is a universal experience that can have a profound impact on our lives. In a powerful TEDx Talk, former D1 athlete, best-selling author, and transformational speaker Darryll Stinson shares […]
Famous concept album, The Black Parade by American alternative rock band, My Chemical Romance depicts themes of loss, depression, and suicidality through the lens of a young cancer patient. Released in 2006, it delves into the multitude of emotional experiences on such a difficult personal journey, often empathizing with and even inspiring the listener. The […]