Originally published October 12 2005
Scottish report reveals how art can positively impact mental health
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Luna, a Scottish mental health group, will introduce a report that highlights the projects of artists in Scotland that actively combat the stigma around mental healthcare.
Scottish Mental Health week gets under way with a new report on the role played by the arts in combating the problem.
The publication celebrates the work being done by artists to challenge the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental ill health.
It will be launched in Dundee by local arts and mental health group Luna.
Culture minister Patricia Ferguson and deputy health minister Lewis Macdonald also joined forces to highlight the role artists and industry organisations have in improving mental health.
The Scottish Executive-backed report will reveal projects ranging from a mobile galley space touring Scotland to a work by an elderly, long-term psychiatric patient at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital which ended up as a film.
Ms Ferguson said: "These projects are both inspirational and challenging - proving that art can make important statements and bring communities closer together."
Mr Macdonald added: "If we are to achieve a mentally healthy Scotland, we need to use every means we have to support and improve mental health and well-being.
"These projects are expressions of productive partnerships as well as of personal creativity and so I would like to acknowledge the work of the gallery workers and project leaders whose professionalism has guided and supported this work."
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