Kid Cudi’s ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ Still Helps Me Cope With My Mental Illness
"Pursuit of Happiness” became an anthem for kids growing up with mental illness; like perhaps one day we, too, could find happiness. CW: suicide mention By Raven Clark I’ve recently discovered that a good way to measure my personal growth is to listen
Bipolar Disorder Is Demonized In The Coverage Of A Bollywood Star’s Death
People with bipolar disorder must not only cope with the challenges of the illness but also the stigma and discrimination in an ableist society. By Suryatapa Mukherjee CW: suicide, ableism Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput passed away in June of this year at
Spinning Out: Bipolar Motherhood, Daughterhood Duality
Netflix's series, "Spinning Out", in its flaws and its triumphs, showed me a reflection of the most painful moments in my life. TW: mentions of mental illness, psychotropic medicines, suicide attempts, sexual assault By Nylah Burton “What has been is what will
Nina Simone On Intent And The Many Lifetimes Of Impact
Nina Simone’s impact on the world sustains even when it was a far fetch from what she originally envisioned for herself. By Hess Love “I’m just a soul whose intentions are good, oh lawd, don’t let me be misunderstood.” Nina Simone is good
Crazy Talk: Why Are Some Mental Illnesses Taken More Seriously?
We’ve created a hierarchy of mental illnesses. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been told, “Well, at least you’re not schizophrenic!” Welcome to Crazy Talk: a mental health advice column written by yours truly, a mentally ill and