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 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 5, 2015August 27, 2015ArtSavesLives Charlotte Farhan My Life Asleep By Sadie Kaye – The Story Of A Double Life
August 4, 2015August 27, 2015lisareeveart Bipolar Sufferer Catherine Williams “I cannot write happy poems, it does not work with my moods”.