Sylvia Plath left behind a complicated legacy. Contemporary writers influenced by her work must juggle inspiration with some problematic imagery – as a poetry expert explains.
Tag: depression
Mental Health: It’s Not Always Good to Talk
Silence in mental illness comes in many forms. Some of it is even empowering.
Some Days I Feel Like Living
The poet writes about days when you feel like you're really living and the little things that give them hope.
How the Ghettoisation of India’s Muslims Adversely Affects their Mental Health
In India, some 80% of the people who suffer from mental health issues do not receive treatment, according to the National Mental Health Survey for 2015-2016.
Solitary
An ode to the loneliness and sadness that has overwhelmed many of us as the world around us rapidly changes.
Has the Pandemic Changed Our Personalities? New Research Suggests We’re Less Open and Conscientious
Covid-related changes in our personalities could go some way to explaining the widespread decrease in wellbeing.
Gen-Z, Living and Learning in a World of Social Media
A friend recently asked what she should tell her 14-year-old niece, who wants to look like an influencer and has been on a strict diet.
She Sits on an Empty Swing
A poem delving into teenage depression and how it affects so many youngsters without being acknowledged.
The Bullets of Anxiety
'Sometimes triggered by an external event, or that pessimistic stream of thoughts.'
Sing Your Depression Out With Lauv
An ode to Lauv and his music as a medium to create mental health awareness.