Anxiety & Depression
What is Internalized Homophobia? | From Shame to Pride
Growing up different in any environment is tough – but growing up with any kind of sexual or gender identity that deviates from the social norm can be overwhelming, due to the expectations placed on us to conform to strict models of behaviour and expression. My own experience growing up in the 90s and 00s […]
The Benefits of TMS Therapy – Anew Era
Have you ever wished for a magic wand to wave away depression or anxiety? While magic wands are still the stuff of fairy tales, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy might be the next best thing. Let’s dive into what TMS therapy is, how it works, and whether it could be the game-changer you’ve been searching […]
Finding Purpose Through Creative Expression
About Elijah: I’m Elijah Negasi, a filmmaker and storyteller focused on exploring themes of psychological trauma, identity, and the Black experience through a poetic and surreal lens. My latest project, Leave It Here At Once, is a gritty, jazz-infused drama about a man navigating grief, memory, and transformation in the urban South. I’ve previously worked […]
Keeping your Narrative Going and Never Giving Up
About Chris: I’m a writer of noir-drenched horror, blending cosmic dread with raw, emotional storytelling, and the creator of the Revenant series, an ongoing saga exploring broken heroes, eldritch forces, and the thin line between hope and madness. I hope to continue producing stories that uplift hope and encourage others to never give up. WHAT […]
17 Suicide Quotes from Survivors for Hope and Prevention
I was 22 when I tried to end my life. I’m now 38. If I hadn’t survived, I would’ve missed out on my chance to recover and experience so many meaningful moments. Too many men feel beyond help when facing suicidal thoughts. It’s hard to think clearly in that state, especially when you don’t know […]
What happened to kindness? | Chipur
Angry and scorching hot: I’ve never seen the world this engulfed in flames. We all know that opinions and behaviors will rub some folks the wrong way. But there’s no call for hostile reactions. Random acts or otherwise, what happened to kindness? ‘…generosity can actually be contagious. Receivers of a prosocial act can pay it […]
A Good or Dangerous Lure?
Why do I crave for sympathy? Craving Sympathy: As parents, we want to feel that we know what’s going on in our teenager’s lives. However, their challenges, particularly those related to mental health, might be far more complicated than they look. Many teenagers nowadays are craving sympathy, not because they are bad kids, but because […]
Introducing The Body+Mind Collection – Chipur
Fifty years of personal experience tells me treatment for emotional and mental illnesses isn’t just about therapy, meds, devices, and procedures. If you don’t buy that, you’re in for a lot of needless suffering. That’s why we’re introducing The Body+Mind Collection. Beth is co-founder and managing editor of Body+Mind, a health and wellness brand. She’s […]
How to protect your energy as an empath
Empaths receive all forms of emotional stimuli from others like sponges that soak up every feeling. The heightened sensitivity that allows you to build gut-level relationships helps you understand others deeply, yet simultaneously leaves you emotionally drained. An empath is a person highly attuned to the feelings and emotions of those around them. Empaths feel […]
Suicide Prevention and Awareness PSA
Built around the striking image of a candle flickering in a storm, The Candle explores the reality of male suicide, suppression of emotions, and the cultural stigma that stops so many men from asking for help. Watch on YouTube When you get down to it, it’s shocking just how fragile our mental health really can […]