From madness to becoming a warrior: a personal essay
Trigger Warning: This piece contains descriptions of depression, suicidal intent and eating disorders. In the middle of the journey of our life, I found myself in a dark wood /…
mental illness
Awareness week aims to destigmatize eating disorders
Despite being extremely dangerous and prevalent among people of all genders, eating disorders are too often a taboo subject, as are many mental health issues. This week, Vassar College is…
Current views on mental illness need renovation
Rape culture is a frequent topic of discussion and interest, but what about culture around mental illnesses? Plenty has been written about the stigma attached to mental illness, but at…