Mental Health Art Workshops and Exhibition
Project Name
Mental Health Art Workshops and Exhibition
Organisation Name
Richmond Fellowship Queensland
Social Issue/Problem
Increases in poor mental health in Hinkler
Solution
A series of Art Workshops throughout the Hinkler region facilitated by local artists and engaging participants with mental health issues to support their wellbeing. Art is linked to therapeutic outcomes around mental wellbeing. Participants create a personal art work culminating in exhibitions to showcase works and raise awareness in the wider community around mental health challenges in our community.
Outcome
4 workshops led by local artists were delivered to 64 participants. 100% of participants reported the art sessions helped improve their wellbeing. Additionally, 100% of local artists facilitating the workshops reported improved confidence in art facilitation and that running the workshops helped improve their own employability skills.
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