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Mental Health & Art Therapy
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‘Crazy Art’ Documentary Explores Art Therapy, Schizophrenia
Prejudice by Trinaty Lopez-Wakefield from ‘Crazy Art’
A reader emailed us information about a new documentary titled “Crazy Art” that was recently featured at the 2010 Santa Barbara Film Festival. The film follows three people with schizophrenia and their struggle with mental illness.
While the three artists have been plagued by schizophrenia from a young age and have experienced life from unique perspectives, all of them find comfort through creating art. While I haven’t seen the movie yet, it looks very interesting. Below are some videos, including the trailer, an interview, a synopsis, and the original press release.
‘Crazy Art’ Trailer
Filed as Mental Health & Art Therapy | Comments (4)7 Art Therapy Testimonials From a Mental Hospital
This literally brought a tear to my eye. It ’s an older video, but it really showcases the effect art can have on people. In this particular video, the focus is on people from the Mississippi State Hospital and their Community Services Program for people with mental illness. And while this may or may not be professional art therapy, it sure is tough to deny the therapeutic benefits art has on the seven people featured in this video. We can debate where art ends and therapy begins all we want, but if a person believes there is therapeutic benefit from the art they’re creating, why should anyone tell them differently? This video was inspiring, touching, and heartfelt for me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Art Therapy & Art Show at a Mental Hospital
Filed as Mental Health & Art Therapy | Comments (3)“Reflections” Exhibit at New York’s MoMA by The Bridge Group Artists
The Bridge Inc. & The Museum of Modern Art invite you to view the exhibit “Reflections.” For 10 weeks this summer, MoMA’s Department of Education and The Bridge Inc. participated in their 4th annual extended partnership. Through this unique collaboration, artists from The Bridge and their art teacher / art therapist met with MoMA educators every other week to explore new ideas and approaches to art at the Museum. This exhibition presents a selection of that work. (image above: “Self Portrait” by Michael Blamo)
OPENING RECEPTION:
Wednesday, October 7, 4-5:30pm
EXHIBITION INFO:
The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building
The Museum of Modern Art
4 West 54th St View Map
Open daily except Tuesday, 10:30am – 5:30pm
You can download a printable invite here (PDF). If you’re interested in learning more about what The Bridge Group Artists have done, there is more information below, you can read the article, Battling Mental Illness with a Paint Brush, from the Village Voice in NY, and you can “meet the artists” from a past exhibition. Continue reading »
Filed as Mental Health & Art Therapy | Comment (0)Mental Health & Art – Getting Started
The following is a guest article written by Denise Fletcher. Exploring the World of Art is an essay that Denise wrote and provides a good introduction and overview of art along with some suggestions on how you can incorporate art into your life to help reduce mental stress and fatigue. There are some great everyday sources of creativity, as well as some great tips for people new to the concept of art as a catalyst for healing. As someone who struggles with bipolar disorder, Denise uses art therapy to help make a difference in her life. She is also the author of A Thread of Hope, a book of poetry, prose, and artistry that explores the boundaries of mental illness. Continue reading »
Filed as Mental Health & Art Therapy | Comment (1)Mental Health Month Art Exhibit & Art Therapy Video
The Greater Binghamton Health Center (GBHC) hosts an annual art exhibit of patient and staff work. Art therapist Wendi Boettcher explains the power of art therapy (video is below):
Filed as Mental Health & Art Therapy Videos | Comments (2)Mental Illness Treated With Art Therapy
The latest news from Spain is that art therapy helps treat mental illness. The University of Granada recently performed a study that confirms the contribution of art therapy to aid in the treatment of mental disease. Continue reading »
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