Mental Health

gouache painting of a Black femme in braids with roses at the ends, in her home, surrounded by plants and images of two Black trans women murdered in Dallas

Where the Green Grass Grows: Cultivating a Haven Away from outside Violence

by Elly Belle
March 31, 2020 at 9:00am
Having a place to recharge is essential for everyone, but for people who are both oppressed and personally affected by the terrors of the outside world, relaxation is part of resisting. Read more »
collage image of astrology-related elements with bruja, Valeria Ruelas, in the center wearing sunglasses and holding a fan of tarot cards in front of her face

A $2 Lifeline: Astrology Apps Give a New Meaning to Universal Healthcare

by Gina Escandon
March 30, 2020 at 9:00am
The planets and stars function as a lifeline for many of those who can’t access traditional healthcare. Read more »
Steven, a teen boy with thick black hair, curls in on himself while wearing pajamas in bed. His walls are heavily decorated and he looks upset.

“Steven Universe Future” Hasn’t Backed down from Mental Health

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
March 19, 2020 at 4:30pm
Steven Universe Future has brought Steven’s mental health to the forefront. Read more »
Stephanie Wrobel, a thin, white woman with short blond hair, poses in front of a barn door

Stephanie Wrobel on Writing a Monstrous Mother

by Raquel Diaz
March 16, 2020 at 12:17pm
We have less sympathy for perpetrators when their illness hurts someone else.  Read more »
a woman of color with dark hair looks down at her phone, the Hollywood sign behind her

The Inescapability of Social Media’s Sexual Violence Discourse

by Gabrielle Alexa Noel
March 11, 2020 at 10:33am
How can I navigate a media cycle that can cause flashbacks, panic attacks, and anxiety if I’m receiving push notifications about rape with no trigger warnings? Read more »
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Moderating Mental Health: The Dangers of Social Media’s Report Button

by s.e. smith
February 18, 2020 at 9:00am
Developing protocols for content that discusses suicide requires a much more nuanced process than social-media platforms are equipped for.  Read more »
Diane Nguyen, a Vietnamese woman, is talking to BoJack outside at a party

An Ode to Diane Nguyen, Depressed Feminist Writer

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
February 10, 2020 at 4:23pm
“You’re responsible for your own happiness.” Read more »
Summer walker, a young Black woman, sings on stage. Her hair is in a long blond ponytail and she wears a t-shirt.

Over It: Is There Room for Anxious Black Girls in Music?

by Mary Retta
January 8, 2020 at 1:16pm
We owe Black women musicians the space to take care of themselves. Read more »
A photo of author Author Bassey Ikpi, a Black woman. She looks at the camera with a soft smile and has a colorful necklace and bright earrings.

Writing Toward Truth: Bassey Ikpi’s New Book Reckons with the Lies Mental Illness Weaves

by Yaasmeen Piper
November 25, 2019 at 10:30am
“…the lie that sustained itself for so long becomes true in its own way. It becomes a part of the story.” Read more »
Amanda Rosenberg, a British Chinese comedian, with shoulder-length blond hair and glasses wryly smiles at the camera

Blue Humor: “That’s Mental” Is a Hilarious Meditation on Life with—and Stigma against—Bipolar Disorder

by Evette Dionne
November 21, 2019 at 3:39pm
Comedian Amanda Rosenberg is doing something extremely important: disrupting the stigma that keeps so many people silent about their pain. Read more »

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