September 28, 2015October 5, 2015hamad1981 Visual Artist Mark Lloyd says “Art can provide an avenue for self-expression, Art can enable us to realise the truth, art can provide hope and wonder, elements that can provoke change and save lives”.
September 28, 2015September 28, 2015hamad1981 Denny Reader talks to ASLI about his schizophrenia and using his creativity, saying “Its gives me a purpose and a platform to share my ideas and myself with the world around me”.
September 21, 2015September 21, 2015ArtSavesLives Charlotte Farhan Writer and poet Janeen Pergrin Rastall speaks to ASLI “I believe that creative work can inspire people to endure, to have hope and to express their dreams and despairs in a positive way”.
September 19, 2015September 19, 2015ArtSavesLives Charlotte Farhan ASLI Team member and artist Lisa Reeve talks about having mental illness and using art, “I find art a less threatening way to articulate my thoughts and feelings, it is great therapy and gives me a sense of achievement and productivity”.
September 1, 2015September 1, 2015ArtSavesLives Charlotte Farhan Artist Jade Bryant is fiercely tackling her mental illness with art and in the process is changing the world’s awareness of Borderline Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder.
September 1, 2015September 1, 2015ArtSavesLives Charlotte Farhan Composer and writer Sophie Jupillat talks to ASLI about her experiences with mental illness “Being able to write creatively and play music was a secret garden in my world of chaos and destruction”.
September 1, 2015September 1, 2015ArtSavesLives Charlotte Farhan Redoutable by Sophie Jupillat – The Story of a Mother and Daughter and their formidable relationship with mental illness
August 31, 2015August 31, 2015ArtSavesLives Charlotte Farhan Artist Emma Phillips has Borderline Personality Disorder and tells ASLI “my work is hard hitting and I do feel the messages within my work could help create change how others perceive mental illness”.
August 26, 2015August 26, 2015hamad1981 Bipolar poet and visual artist Tracy Henham says ““Art saves lives” and “art creates change” are two very true statements in my eyes, art saved my life and through art I have managed to change my circumstances, my way of thinking and personal goals. Without Art I would not be here on this planet”.
August 18, 2015October 15, 2015ArtSavesLives Charlotte Farhan John Ledger is a visual artist who uses his art to commentate on social/political issues. Speaking to ASLI about his own mental health and our worlds general malaise, John states “Our UK government is making life harder for the majority, under the word ‘austerity’. It is doing the opposite of helping people, because they are, making the problems that harms mental well-being worse”.
August 17, 2015August 17, 2015lisareeveart Artist and writer Chris Dean speaks to ASLI about her mental illness, creativity and recovery and says “Art can give a voice to the things we can’t find the words to say. Those feelings that are so big, they feel like they might tear us to pieces from the inside out”.
August 13, 2015August 13, 2015lisareeveart PTSD is a severe and chronic illness having lasting effects – As a survivor of child abuse, domestic and sexual assault Artist Paulissa Kipp talks to ASLI about how she uses her art and how it is important to educate the public about the lasting effects of abuse.
August 12, 2015August 27, 2015ArtSavesLives Charlotte Farhan Poetry and writing from Artist Ethar Hamid who tackles mental illness with creativity
August 12, 2015August 27, 2015ArtSavesLives Charlotte Farhan Writer Ethar Hamid finds inspiration in her mental illness and says “the issue of mental wellness is not one of being forever free from mental distress, but one of coping with and thriving despite of mental health issues”.
August 7, 2015August 27, 2015ArtSavesLives Charlotte Farhan Sandra Mendelsohn “If I didn’t have my art, I honestly don’t know whether I would be standing right now”. How creative expression saved this artists life and continues to help her understand her Borderline Personality Disorder
August 4, 2015August 27, 2015lisareeveart Bipolar Sufferer Catherine Williams “I cannot write happy poems, it does not work with my moods”.
July 6, 2015October 27, 2015ArtSavesLives Charlotte Farhan Being a Professional with Mental Illness: Misconceptions, Stigma and Facing Prejudice