Tag: illness
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The Second Patient In History Has Been Cured Of HIV
There are many terrible diseases and viruses in this world that, no matter how hard modern medicine tries, we are not able to defeat. With more than 70 million people infected, and over 35 million deaths, HIV/AIDS is considered to be one of the most dreadful viruses in human history. But what if after all…
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Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage
To raise awareness for World Mental Health Day earlier this week, a number of celebrities came out and publicly admitted that they have mental health issues, have sought help, and want those who also suffer from similar problems to seek treatment. Scroll below to read their stories. Are you surprised by any of these revelations?…
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Powerful Architectural Illustrations Visually Interpret Mental Illnesses
History is full of ‘tortured geniuses’ — painters, poets, artists and architects considered leaders in their field who, behind-the-scenes, have suffered from psychological illness. Italian illustrator Federico Babina explores this topic through his latest series ‘ARCHIATRIC’, which forms an architecturally illustrated reflection of the relationship between creativity and psychopathology. An animated video and accompanying collection…
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Artist Photographs People With Rare Diseases To Encourage Others To Want To Know More
With 1 in 17 people affected by rare disease you would think everyone would be interested to learn about the huge impact it has on individuals, their families and communities and yet sadly this is not the case. In the years since photographer Ceridwen Hughes's son was diagnosed, she has met hundreds of families affected…
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Comic Strip Shows Why Anxiety & Depression Are So Difficult To Fight
Depression and anxiety disorders are different, but people with depression often experience symptoms similar to those of an anxiety disorder, such as nervousness, irritability, and problems sleeping and concentrating. But each disorder has its own causes and its own emotional and behavioral symptoms. To try and explain the disorders in their own very personal way, artist Nick Seluk (author of the Awkward…