The Facts! Art DOES Help!

Although this video is from 2007, there's not doubt it is still just as powerful. This 10 minute montage introduces you to 7 different members of Mississippi State Hospital's mental ward and gives you clear examples of the patients artwork and how it has helped them cope with their problems. Even if you have no interest in art itself, I think this video really shows the undeniable power art can have on an individual. Pretty moving if you ask me!

Art Therapy for the Mentally Ill

So lately I've been doing some research on Art Therapy centers close to home (Merrick, Long Island, NY.. for anybody and everyone who didn't know) to intern at this summer and learn more about this fascinating healing process! Unfortunately, I think the most legitimate centers are located in the city and financially it may be kind of hard to commute, but who knows.. I'll dream big for now!

If I can't score an internship somewhere I'd love to start raising money to donate to an organization, or maybe both!

I found this video on webmd that I found pretty interesting, I hope you do too.

Check it out!

Art Therapy for the Mentally Ill