What We Do
Mindful Art Project a Peer Led project for people recovering from mental health issues.
Mindful Art project aims include:
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improving participants’ quality of life, mental health and well-being by addressing their loneliness and isolation.
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a safe social space in which they can meet and work together learning about and creating artworks which in turn help improve mental health, self-image and well-being.
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art activities which stimulate meaningful conversations about mental health and well-being.
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non-judgmental atmosphere which helps members to feel safe, create art and talk to other members about mental health experiences.
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provide the opportunity where members pass on skills they have developed onto other disadvantaged people.
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Can learn from each other and develop the confidence and self-esteem necessary to help others.