As the prevalence of mental health issues increases and affects an ever larger number of our friends and family, it becomes essential that we create spaces for folks to talk about how they overcame or persisted despite mental health challenges. Here, we’ve tried to create a safe space for people to come together and discuss their stories, experiences, triumphs and failures with managing their mental health issues.

Iana Tokarchuk

When I was a child, I used to make a wish for an idea for my art to come to me in my sleep—and it always did. I should check if it still works 🙂 I spent most of my pastime drawing then, and I think when something fills your days like that, the ideas keep coming because a little part of you is always there. Read More>>

Zion Garrett

Defeating art block is easier than it seems. I’ve learned not to force ideas, but to let them come naturally. When I get creatively stumped, I take it as a sign to step away and actually live life for a bit. Inspiration tends to show up in unexpected places, whether it’s something I experience personally, something I read, or new things I notice during an ordinary day. Read More>>

Gretel Munday

As an actor in todays climate- one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is to write your own work. That being said, I would have never called myself a writer or producer at the beginning of my career. Writing hasn’t come naturally to me and has been a slow burner! Read More>>

Lu Lu

For me, the most effective way to overcome creativity blocks is to immerse myself in life—or simply put, to enjoy life.

To do this, I need to step away from the work and give myself space to reset—whether that’s going for a walk, listening to music, or engaging in a completely different creative activity. Changing my environment often sparks new ideas. Read More>>

Nakeltbg

Personally, I feel creativity blocks happen when you’re stressed or under pressure. I overcome creativity blocks by being present, being still and digging deep within myself, occasional meditation also helps.
We all create based on what we feel, how we feel, stories we’ve been told or what we experienced, so creativity blocks are non existent to me as long as I channel these. Read More>>