April 2020 TOM

People Are Using Art To Start Important Conversations About Mental Health

The intersection of stigma about mental health and racial discrimination can be a devastating combination. This article provides Inspiring interviews with artists who are using their work to start conversations that dispel #DistortedPerceptions.  

Finally, a Holistic Approach to Combating Mental Health Issues in the Fashion Industry

A fascinating look at the Humans of Fashion Foundation, “which aims to address and prevent assault, misconduct, and mental health issues” in the fashion industry. Their new app, designed in collaboration with the Fashion Law Institute, provides a safe and confidential way for fashion professionals to access needed services such as therapy and legal advice. Click the title for the full article from Vogue.

Removing Social Stigma, One Artwork at a Time: A Spotlight on Artists Living with Mental Illness

Removing Social Stigma, One Artwork at a Time: A Spotlight on Artists Living with Mental Illness

An in-depth look into the innovative art gallery located in New York that seeks to support artists living and working with mental illness. Artsy.com speaks to people directly involved to highlight the ways artists are using this space to fight #DistortedPerceptions around their diagnoses.

This Philly Artist Is Creating a Positive Space for Mental Health Conversations

This Philly Artist Is Creating a Positive Space for Mental Health Conversations

A Philadelphia-area youth arts teacher combines her visual art with her passion for mental health advocacy. Phillymag covers how she uses art to create a space to facilitate conversations around behavioral health stigma.