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 […]
Pursuing a dream can feel both thrilling and exhausting at the same time. Blue Lips by CORTIS is an introspective song that captures this exact tension between wanting to cling onto something that makes you feel alive but also simultaneously wearing you down over time. CORTIS is a five-member K-Pop boy band whose five members–Martin, […]
The Substance (2024) is a psychological body horror film about a fading celebrity who is offered a mysterious treatment that allows her to temporarily create a younger, “better” version of herself. The two versions are meant to share one life, but the process quickly becomes unstable and increasingly disturbing. The film highlights something very familiar: […]
Messy (2024) by Lola Young is a song that gained popularity rapidly last year. Part of what makes it so popular is not just the sound, but the honesty in how it captures emotional confusion, especially in relationships that start early in life and shape who we become. What stands out most is the perspective. […]
One of the most renowned living artists to come out of Japan, Yayoi Kusama needs no introduction. Her work, often coming in the form of sculptures and installations, is instantly recognizable, mostly thanks to the brightly-coloured polka dots that are often featured. Art has had a therapeutic, healing effect on Kusama. She has been open […]
Odes to Lithium is a 2019 book written by Shira Erlichman. The book contains poetry focusing on Erlichman’s experiences with having bipolar disorder; more specifically, it is a love letter to lithium, the medication that she uses to navigate her symptoms. Throughout its pages, readers can experience a bold, humanized look into a mental illness […]
In 1996, writer Chuck Palahniuk published Fight Club, a novel that polarized both readers and critics. However, when David Fincher’s cinematic take was released in 1999, there was no doubt of the story’s initial provocative genius. Almost three decades later, Fight Club is still inspiring discussions surrounding masculinity, identity, and mental health. Fight Club follows […]
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 […]
The asylum process for refugees is often portrayed through statistics and policy debates, but behind the headlines are deeply personal stories of fear, resilience, and hope. In a powerful project led by Dr. Sohail Jannesari at King’s College London, these stories are brought to life through poetry written by Iranian and Afghan sanctuary seekers. The […]
Released in 1979 by Joy Division, She’s Lost Control draws from the tragic true story of a young woman with epilepsy who died during a seizure, someone lead singer Ian Curtis had once worked with. The haunting lyrics take on an even deeper resonance considering Curtis himself was later diagnosed with the same condition. Set […]