This year Artspeaks aims to expand its reach to support the work of charities that implement art therapy practices when supporting individuals with learning needs.
This year Artspeaks aims to expand its reach to support the work of charities that implement art therapy practices when supporting individuals with learning needs.
In 2012, Artspeaks was formed with the sole intention of acting as a charity service provider to support the work of UK registered art therapy charities by providing them with art stationary items.
Artspeaks Outreach Projects 2015 This summer Artspeaks has successfully supported two projects based in the UK and internationally …
In July of this year, the Mental Health Foundation launched a week long campaign raising awareness on mental health focusing on the theme of Mindfulness. As defined by the MHF, ‘Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment, without getting stuck in the past or worrying about the future’. Although a recent hot topic in the field of Western psychology today, Mindfulness itself is not anything new, where its uses date back to ancient practices more commonly found in a wide range of Eastern philosophies such as Buddhism, Yoga and Taoism.
Making frequent appearances in media headlines and political party agenda’s, the lead up to this year’s general elections gave mental health some necessary attention. Most people will have something to say on the topic of mental illness however perhaps, on this occasion, we could look at it an alternative way – one that makes us think differently?