Reading Baek Sehee this Mental Health Awareness Month
After Baek Sehee died, I wanted to read her books even more – and I felt disgusted by my morbid curiosity even as I fed it.
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Sonora Reyes Talks Novel “The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar”
With “The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar,” Sonora Reyes humanizes mental illness and disability, all while centering a queer Latino boy.
Blood Ties and Betrayal, “The Better Sister” Is THAT Murder Mystery
“The Better Sister” is the kind of show that sucker punches your weekend plans and has you texting your therapist mid-season.
Maria Bamford and Husband Scott Explore Grief While Telling Their Love Story
“Hogbook and Lazer Eyes,” the graphic novela by Maria Bamford and Scott Marvel Cassidy explores grief, love, and the value of therapy.
“Turtles All the Way Down” Gives Us a Latina Heroine with OCD
Starring Latina Isabela Merced, “Turtles All the Way Down” dramatizes the claustrophobic atmosphere of OCD with hope and honesty.
Why We Need “Homeland,” A Mental Health Chronicle
By exploring mental resilience, “Homeland” reminds us of the profound impact of mental health on individuals and society as a whole.
How Trauma Shapes The Women of “The Bold Type”
Available now on Hulu, “The Bold Type” is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of resilience, authenticity, and relatable experiences.
Colombian “El Otro Hijo” Explores Overlooked, Intimate Pain
The outstanding Colombian film, “El Otro Hijo” opens with the end of Federico’s childhood – at the moment his brother dies suddenly.
Why Monk Is an OCD Superhero to Me
As someone who has OCD, I find comfort in “Monk,” which portrays neurodivergence as both a hindrance and a gift.
How Hulu’s “This Fool” is Addressing Men’s Mental Health
“This Fool” depicts men contending with mental health issues and that makes it one of the most significant shows for Latinx culture.