Mindful Creations

Mindful Creations examined the way mental health struggles are portrayed in art and media, including the idea that suffering is a necessary part of creativity. The project asked what these portrayals leave out and how they can reinforce stereotypes.

Participants used creative work and open discussion to explore identity, expression and the relationship between creativity and mental health. The emphasis was on looking critically at familiar images and finding more respectful ways to speak about these experiences.