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Tag: mental illness

The Toughest (and Most Magical) Film I’ve Ever Made

Film
By Niels Arden Oplev | September 15, 2023
By Niels Arden Oplev | September 15, 2023

The Toughest (and Most Magical) Film I’ve Ever Made

Writer-director Niels Arden Oplev on making Rose, the moving drama based on the experiences of his sister who suffers from schizophrenia.

Alexi Pappas Talks with Robin Tunney on the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast
By Robin Tunney | January 14, 2021
By Robin Tunney | January 14, 2021

Alexi Pappas Talks with Robin Tunney on the Talkhouse Podcast

Actress, writer and Olympic athlete Alexi Pappas, whose memoir Bravey is out now, talks with mentor and fellow actress Robin Tunney.

Mental Illness Took An Interest in Me

Film
By Luke Eve | September 25, 2020
By Luke Eve | September 25, 2020

Mental Illness Took An Interest in Me

Director Luke Eve on the backstory to his new film, I Met a Girl, the latest in a series of projects focused on mental health.

Mo Troper Wants to Make Beautiful Art About Binge Eating

Music
By Mo Troper | February 7, 2020
By Mo Troper | February 7, 2020

Mo Troper Wants to Make Beautiful Art About Binge Eating

A personal essay and a track premiere from the Portland multi-instrumentalist.

For the Fun of It: A Conversation with Kate Bornstein and Eli Oberman

Music
By Eli Oberman | December 3, 2019
By Eli Oberman | December 3, 2019

For the Fun of It: A Conversation with Kate Bornstein and Eli Oberman

The friends discuss mental health, “The Queer Art of Failure,” and the fun of exploring gender.

An Important Message From Rose McGowan, a Friend: We Need to Have a Conversation About Suicide. Blame is Not That Conversation.

Film
By Rose McGowan | June 11, 2018
By Rose McGowan | June 11, 2018

An Important Message From Rose McGowan, a Friend: We Need to Have a Conversation About Suicide. Blame is Not That Conversation.

Rose McGowan's powerful words, written on behalf of her friend Asia Argento, in response to the death of Anthony Bourdain.

Yammer of Thor: Wealthcare

Music
By Thor Harris | July 27, 2017
By Thor Harris | July 27, 2017

Yammer of Thor: Wealthcare

"Republicans want to take health insurance away from middle- and low-income folks to give tax cuts to the one percent."

That Time Clara Bizna$$ (Hand Job Academy) Wished She Was Insane

Music
By Clara Bizna$$ | November 9, 2016
By Clara Bizna$$ | November 9, 2016

That Time Clara Bizna$$ (Hand Job Academy) Wished She Was Insane

The rapper shares some pages from her teen journal.

Kris Swanberg (Unexpected) Talks Shira Piven’s Welcome to Me

Film
By Kris Rey | April 30, 2015
By Kris Rey | April 30, 2015

Kris Swanberg (Unexpected) Talks Shira Piven’s Welcome to Me

This portrait of a mentally ill lottery winner who creates a TV show all about herself is among the smartest and funniest films of 2015 so far.

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