Women make upthe majority of people living with mood disorders in Canada.
However, treatments and resources that are adapted to their needs are still lacking.
Looking for ways to feel better, many women are turning to social media platforms like Instagram.
I found that women turn to the image-sharing platform to counter the lack of available resources.
Hysterical histories
These issues date back to19th-century psychiatry.
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An 1888 etching of Jean-Martin Charcot demonstrating hysteria in a hypnotized patient.
Cecile, a philosophy student, decided to seek help for her eating disorder right before the pandemic.
Cecile uses her stories to change the conversation around dieting and add links to existing resources.
This is especially important because Instagram currently polices mental illness-related content in ways that areharmful to these communities.
The government of Canada isdeveloping a virtual care platformto help Canadians navigate mental health issues.
