Considered as a testimonial, this article contains hints of the process developed during the pre-lab part of the Stage of Mind project in Greece. We based our work on creating a durable community with an intrinsic sense of belonging and a basic common dictionary on theatre, so as to prepare […]
The participants of the StaGe of Mind workshops which are taking place in Valladolid, Spain, since November 2021 have offered us a few days ago a sample of their evolution on stage. They could do it on the stage of the Espacio Joven Norte of Valladolid – a youth centre […]
The need for expression, communication, creativity, and sharing is common for all people. This need can be expressed either verbally or non-verbally through various art forms which include theater, music, dance, and the visual arts. Apart from being a means of entertainment and personal expression, art can also serve therapeutic […]
According to the United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commission, ‘by engaging people and encouraging their interaction through artistic and cultural expression, actions in the field of culture can open a space in which individuals and groups can reflect upon their society, confront and modify their perception of […]
After working together only virtually for 10 months, the StaGe of Mind project team finally had the opportunity to meet in person. A meeting for all members of the project team was scheduled, during which each partner could present the progress of their activities so far implemented following the agreed […]
This project is an opportunity for people with experience of mental health challenges to come together to learn, grow, create and have fun. During times of poor mental health, our thoughts and feelings can have a negative impact on every area of our lives. Our mental health relates to how […]
The outbreak of the pandemic has intensified the vulnerability and social exclusion of people with mental health issues. In order to mitigate the effects of such a great stressor like a global health emergency, the StaGe of Mind team decided to use the tools of the performing arts, more specifically […]
Every form of art is a mirror of life. The arts reflect all aspects of human experiences, even the most complex ones. Expressive arts, for example, thanks to their capacity to respond to human pain and suffering, have been able to enter clinical settings as a sound, supportive and therapeutic […]
Open, enable, build confidence, explore, share. Five key words that transmit the benefits of theater: let us discuss them in order to explore what theater can bring to our mental balance.
Art is “the most intense form of individualism” as Oscar Wild wrote, and one of the most direct ways of approaching our personal difficult feelings such as fear or confusion. Through it, we can actually become able to express our feelings uncensored, exactly as they are. Any form of Art would do, as long as it is closer to heart and familiar to each one of us.