Krystina’s story – from Ukraine to Coventry, finding a refuge in art
World Mental Health Day 10th October aims to raise global awareness about mental health issues and encourage open discussion. This…
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People’s Journeys: K.B. I’m ready to move on
Arty-Folks has helped me discover more about myself and supported me to embrace these things. It’s given me the safe…
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Introducing Rory, REACH Peer Support Worker
In June 2024, Rory McDermott came across Arty-Folks through a Facebook post. At the time, he was unemployed, job hunting,…
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K.TJ. – overcoming the fear of death
I have attended Arty-Folks for just over 12 months and I’m feeling in a good place to hit the big…
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C.C. – I found my Inner Cheerleader!
I started attending Arty-Folks online during the lockdown periods and I loved it! I didn’t feel so desperately alone anymore…
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Art was my life! – the Journey of C.W.
C.W. 62 year old from Nuneaton, was diagnosed 4years ago with a terminal health condition that started her depression. Until…
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“I am creative.” the Journey of A.S.
The journey of A.S. 58years old from Nuneaton suffering with chronic health conditions and Psychosis, A.S. was referred to Art…
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One thing after another…
Things started to decline for me mentally when within two weeks I was made redundant from my job of ten…
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L.W. – “I’ve got a New Perspective.”
I would like to say I have not been very successful at formal education but it would be a huge…
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L.S. “I felt I had missed the boat on all fronts.”
I was angry with myself because I had wasted 6 years doing nothing, just staying alive. I had no real…
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