Human language is largely metaphorical. When you say, “I’m buried under a mountain of work. My boss is breathing down my neck. Let’s touch base this weekend,” you don’t mean any of it literally. There ...

There was a time when metaphor was considered primarily an advanced language skill, a tool mainly used by poets and speakers well-trained in rhetoric. Modern linguistic science has overthrown that ...

Poetry therapy uses poems, stories, song lyrics, imagery, and more to help people overcome a range of conditions including suicidal thoughts.

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares one thing to another without using “like” or “as.” This guide explains the definition, workings, and impact of metaphors in literature and daily life.

Writing can heal the mind. ‘Dabba Cartel’ co-writer Bhavna Kher discusses some key writing tools to boost mental health and resilience.