Art Therapy To Promote Positive Mental Health

Representatives from Action Mental Health and Seacourt Print Workshop with the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Mr William Hay MLA, at the launch of an exhibition to mark Mental Health Week.[/caption] Speaker William Hay said:xa0“It is very fitting that the Assembly has today launched an art exhibition for Mental Health Week. Promoting good mental health is something that we take very seriously; in fact, Action Mental Health is the Assembly Commission’s charity of the year. “Using art as therapy is a recognised way of improving personal growth and insight. It also helps people to process traumatic experiences, resolve personal conflicts and increase self-esteem. “The exhibition will be displayed in Parliament Buildings over the next two weeks.xa0 I hope that all visitors who come to Parliament Buildings over that period will take the time to view it and reflect on the way that art can play a part in encouraging positive mental health.”  ]]>