Gen V, a hilarious and much-awaited spin-off of Eric Kripke’s The Boys, takes us to Godolkin University, an institution where a new generation of superheroes is being trained. While the show is an enjoyable and satirical take on the superhero genre, it highlights Generation Z’s (1997-2012) struggle with mental illness. Every student at Godolkin is […]
Abuse and harm are not unique to a particular society or culture---it is witnessed in many areas around the globe. The Youtube channel, “ito can’t sleep,” posted a stop-motion animation which deals with themes of child abuse, sexual abuse, and self-harm, in the titled video “|||||||||||.” In this short video, we see a young girl […]
“Ginny and Georgia” is a popular movie series on Netflix that explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and intergenerational trauma, while also shedding light on different issues surrounding self-harm, childhood trauma, and mental health struggles. Ginny, the daughter of Georgia, usually expresses her struggles through beautifully written poems. One of her most popular poems is […]
Icon for Hire’s track “Under the Knife” (2016) dives deep into the painful reality of struggling with self-harm and emotional distress, presenting a raw and honest portrayal of mental health issues. The song's moving lyrics may resonate with listeners with trauma or mental health struggles as they echo some of the primary themes of navigating […]
The song “Hurt” was originally written and released by Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails in 1994. However, the depth of its meaning and popularity was later emphasized in a rendition by Johnny Cash. Recorded near the end of his life Cash’s gentle and melancholic interpretation of the rock song was released in 2002. Upon […]
“Therapy Session” is the title track of American Rapper NF’s second album. The song stems from messages from and conversations with fans about the impact his music has had on them. Messages of depression, anxiety, self harm, abuse, and pain from NF’s music that his audience can relate to. NF’s style of music holds heavy, […]
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the 2nd leading cause of death among youth in Canada ages 15-34 years. But what about those who survive a suicide attempt? Over 90% of suicide attempts do not result in death, and these survivors face a unique and complicated set of […]
The HBO miniseries “Sharp Objects” is a psychological thriller directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and stars Amy Adams as protagonist Camille Preaker. The series is based on a novel written by Gillian Flynn (author of the widely acclaimed novel “Gone Girl”), and centres around Camille’s efforts to unravel a series of crimes occurring in Wind Gap—the […]
Rubi Morgan’s slam poem “Therapist” details the experience of working as a helping professional while managing one’s own mental health. Morgan compares therapists to superheroes, as she describes the cape and mask that is put on to help others. She describes that this also acts to conceal one’s own personal challenges. As she provides us […]
Bearing witness to one’s trials and triumphs through their poetry can be a meaningful way of connecting with another individual. Tanesha Nicole’s spoken word poem “On Healing (For Real This Time)” provides the audience a glimpse into the speaker’s process of healing. Tanesha Nicole’s poem is an ode to everything they’re grateful for in their […]