Be Creative / Keep Active

CREATIVITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH!
Practicing art, such as drawing or painting, can ease personal distress or lighten ones mood. If you have a diagnosed mental health condition your doctor could refer you to join a day centre which offer groups for art therapy. Below are two inspiring local art projects included people with mental health difficulties.

Canterbury Mind the Gap
‘An artist-led initiative open to anyone wishing to explore, experience and celebrate the benefits of creativity in mental health’

In 2009 ‘Mind the Gap’ had a magnificent public exhibition of tablecloths created by groups and individuals from across the county.
http://www.canterburymindthegap.com/

Art Uniting People
An exhibition in Maidstone, which mixed works by 30 artists from many different backgrounds, including those with mental and physical handicaps.
http://www.artunitingpeople.org.uk/