Participant Ten: P

“With my pictures I would like to communicate to mental health authorities the importance of giving all people some sort of hope when they are facing problems, to offer them opportunities to express themselves in order to overcome obstacles and give some structure to their everyday lives.” “This is the woodwork that I have been making at the wellbeing centre. It keeps me focused and purifies my mind. It’s something worth getting up for in the morning and takes me away from my problems for a while. It gives me the possibility to look up and embrace what I have to offer in terms of my creative abilities. I was influenced by my father, who used to be a carpenter.”

“These are contrasting images. The picture of the doll represents times when I feel low. The mood is dark and the doll is lying down to recuperate from a stressful day. The other picture is of the sun appearing through the cracks of the trees. It’s when I feel better – a bright sunny day and uplifting atmosphere compared to the dark mood in the previous picture. The sunlight puts me in a good mood as it emerges through the trees, giving a sense of hope to get through more difficult times.”

“These are contrasting images. The picture of the doll represents times when I feel low. The mood is dark and the doll is lying down to recuperate from a stressful day. The other picture is of the sun appearing through the cracks of the trees. It’s when I feel better – a bright sunny day and uplifting atmosphere compared to the dark mood in the previous picture. The sunlight puts me in a good mood as it emerges through the trees, giving a sense of hope to get through more difficult times.”