Mental Health
Highlights
Art, Access and Urban Walking
Art, Access and Urban Walking (Love Arts Festival 2017) explored accessibility in urban and green spaces through creative expression—photography, writing, sketching, and spoken word—highlighting how chronic illness shapes mobility, energy, and mental health.
Walking art – transforming treatments
For the upcoming WALCafé dedicated to Walking Art & Mental Health on October 28th, following a presentation of my current stage of research at WAC25 International Encounters, I would like to share some words and images to contextualize my artistic practice. My research centres on linking the imaginary of walking with certain procedures in psychiatric practice—usually associated with
‘Massive boost of serotonin!’: How a dose of nature is treating mental illness | Mental health | The Guardian
A project in London is helping hundreds of people, providing a genuine alternative to traditional treatments Source: ‘Massive boost of serotonin!’: How a dose of nature is treating mental illness | Mental health | The Guardian
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Bristoler Chronik
After 20 years, the author retraced a walk from their former Bristol home to their current residence, using the journey to explore themes of class, identity, memory, and consciousness. The work emphasizes the unique mental state produced by walking and its connection to personal and collective recollection.
Walking pieces
My Synthetic Thoughts
A journey through one's mind, where thoughts and memories flow in and out randomly and subconsciously. It is analogous to experiences I have during long walks, which, in turn, have given rise to some of the ideas brought to life in this composition.
Articles on WLC
Philosopher’s Walk – A Path Out of Brain Fog | Healing Forest
A Philosopher’s walk clears the mists of our mind, drives away the dark clouds and helps us find a path out of the brain fog. There are days when life feels like a half-finished sentence. We … Source: Philosopher’s Walk – A Path Out of Brain Fog | Healing Forest
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Health, happiness … and romance? How running could help you find love | Running | The Guardian
It’s a well trodden fact that running with other people is good for camaraderie, safety and our physical and mental wellbeing – but now it seems it’s fertile ground for dating Source: Health, happiness … and romance? How running could help you find love | Running | The Guardian
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The View Across the Aire – Six Months in
A little over six months, I have been taking photos of this view across the River Aire, from the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey. I will continue right into summer this year, and look forward to see the whole year pass me by. The everyday, collecting as I w...
Events
Links
abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast
