Growing up, the topic of mental health was absolutely non-existent. For those of you who belong to the broader Asian community, I am sure you can share the taboo nature of mental illness within your families. The topic of mental health seems to be invisible and when it is discussed, it is often spoken with
I wrote this poem about the thoughts that I had and continue to struggle with when I think about getting help for mental illness. I wrote this thinking about all the stories I’ve heard where people don’t think a therapist will help. This poem is a manifestation of my experiences and the testimonies of the
What happens when you don't have instructions of your mental disorder anymore? Perhaps the least talked about part of starting medication treatment and talk therapy, is the way initially one could feel as if it is making things worse than they were before. It’s no secret that mental illnesses are a result of unresolved trauma.
Pearl Nkomo - Student at Central Memorial High School On November 12, I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my friends Pearl Nkomo, a grade 10 student in the Theatre Arts program at Central Memorial High School. She is very open about her struggles with mental health. There will be a small amount of
