Labubus and other mystery box collectibles have dominated social media for the past 6 months. Selling over $600 million worth of product in the last year, the monster figurines have outsold both Barbie and Hot Wheels in 2025, taking over the current toy market. Tik Tok and Instagram have endless videos of people unboxing their […]
The journey of mental health, self-love, and self-identity is a profound exploration, one that often takes us through complex mazes of self-discovery. The illustration by Lianne Nguyen shows a representation of this journey. It's a common experience to struggle with questions about who we truly are, especially in a world that frequently demands established answers. […]
While grief is something everyone experiences in life, it is often associated with the death of someone close to you. Perhaps this is a family member or a dear friend. However, there is another passing that can leave one feeling lonelier than ever before. This is when a beloved pet passes away. A short video, […]
In this episode, Trauma Report writer Alyssa Reddi speaks with Lindsey Hall, an eating disorder advocate and award-winning blogger. Having recovered from an eating disorder herself, Lindsay uses her experience to write about the realities of treatment and recovery. Tune in to hear her story and how she uses her online platforms to inform and […]
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health disorder marked by difficulty in emotion regulation and impulse control, which impacts both the individual and the people in their lives. Fortunately, there is treatment for BPD: dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), a specialized psychosocial intervention well-supported in its effectiveness for treating BPD. As seen in this […]
Social media influencers have created an enormous impact on online culture, often serving as role models and mentors to the people who follow them. Influencers promote a particular lifestyle, various products and brands, as well as original content on their social media pages. Most everything influencers post has been tailored to appear ideal and support […]
“I would say that the liberation outweighs the fear.” Jack Bingham, author of the book Obsessive Compulsive Dramatic, has a long history of disclosing his experiences with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, borderline personality disorder, and multiple substance addictions online. He says that sharing this information publicly on Instagram and YouTube, has brought a community of supportive peers […]
Instagram has become a platform that enables and expands the careers of “social media influencers,” individuals who are the face of advertisements for many companies and products. These influencers share their lives as fashion bloggers, beauty gurus, models, travellers, personal trainers, and others, and become coveted by their followers, amassing millions of likes and engagements on their […]