Images From the Mind

Image Gallery

The expression of artistic vision provides us with an incredible view into the mind of the artist, and when that artist lives day to day with a major mental illness, it gives us a unique view into an altered perspective.

People living with mental illness are first and foremost people. We have dreams and goals like everyone else in the world. Sometimes those goals are delayed as we deal with the symptoms of our illnesses and sometimes we seek alternative ways to express the feelings we experience. Art is a powerful tool of recovery and an excellent way calm a troubled spirit.

The art shown in this exhibit comes from a wide range of people with mental illness. Some are formally trained artists whose works have been shown in galleries and exhibits across the country. Some are self taught or new to artistic expression who have come to their art as a means of working towards recovery. All are creative, productive people who have learned to communicate with the world through their work and to provide their vision to us all. Please join us in celebrating the creativity of these special people.

• For additional information on any of our artists please contact the Florida Peer Network at info@floridapeernetwork.org.
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Videos

What a Difference a Friend Makes

Interviews with college students about the importance of supporting friends with mental illness. College aged young adults are the least likely group to seek professional help when struggling with psychiatric disorders. This is largely do to the fear of rejection by their friends and society at large. This video was produced in support of the National Campaign for Mental Health Recovery.

You can also watch this video at Google Video.

Images From the Mind

Interviews with 8 artists who live with mental illness. They describe their feelings about their work and how it influences their recovery. For many, their art has been their connection back to society. Through their pieces they demonstrate that people with mental illnesses can be creative, contributing members in the community. This film was produced as part of the National Campaign for Mental Health Recovery.

You can also watch this video at Google Video.

Katie Leonard: What a Difference a Friend Makes

This video is a photo essay by Katie Leonard, a young woman living with mental illness. Through her photos Katie shows us the importance of friendship and support in mental health recovery. Katie is successfully living in the community with the help of friends and family. This essay was produced as part of the National Campaign for Mental Health Recovery.

You can also watch this video at Google Video.

 

This website is funded in part by the Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc.,
through the PAIMI grant from SAMHSA.

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