Journal article
“Their story is a hard road to hoe”: how art-making tackles stigma and builds well-being in young people living regionally
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol.19(2), pp.109-118
2020
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Abstract
<em>Purpose</em> Remote and regional Australia have comparatively fewer mental health services than their urban counterparts, what is more, mental health remains profoundly stigmatised. This study aims to understand how, if at all, the process of group art-making then publicly displaying the artworks can contribute to stigma reduction for young people (YP) experiencing mental health challenges in regional Australia.</p>
<em>Design/methodology/approach</em> Interviews were conducted with six young artists who use regional mental health services and 25 people who viewed their displayed art using a thematic analysis of the coded interview data.</p>
<em>Findings</em> Findings of this study demonstrated how art-making as a process increased self-esteem, social interaction and artistic expression; while the viewers experienced an emotional connection to the art. The viewer’s response enhanced YP’s confidence in their abilities. </p>
<em>Originality/value</em> Incorporating art-making and exhibiting the art in public spaces could be incorporated into YP’s mental health services to support well-being and inform the perception the general public hold of mental health, thus reducing stigma.</p>
Details
- Title
- “Their story is a hard road to hoe”: how art-making tackles stigma and builds well-being in young people living regionally
- Creators
- Emma Gentle (Author) - University of SydneyPaul Linsley (Author) - University of East AngliaJohn Hurley (Author) - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol.19(2), pp.109-118
- Identifiers
- 991012831500502368
- Academic Unit
- School of Health and Human Sciences; Nursing; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article