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Room to Be Human

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Defying Isolation Through Poetry: Spoken Word and Mental Health

Discusses how youth in Los Angeles combat depression and anxiety by expressing themselves through spoken word.

Talking About Mental Health Through Spoken Word Poetry

Samuel Cole shares how crafting and performing "Heart Cry" helped him raise awareness about depression and anxiety through narrative and emotional storytelling

Slam Poetry Facilitates Sharing Stories of Mental Illness

Explains how spoken word allows vulnerable expression, builds self-esteem, and fosters healing.

Poetry Is a Brilliant Mental Health Tool and Here’s Why

Emphasizes writing and reading poetry as tools to process emotions, build confidence, find community, and feel seen during mental health struggles

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