The Reality of Artists and Mental Health

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The Reality of Artists and Mental Health

Join for a panel discussion, as we explore the environment and effects of the arts industry on mental health and illness.

By BU Arts Initiative

Date and time

Thursday, March 18, 2021 · 1 - 2:30pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

Art is a celebration of life and a way to acknowledge that every person, regardless of their personal circumstances, can contribute beauty to this world; however, the oft-stated concept of the tortured artist is prevalent and often true. Competition and extreme subjectivity in the art world encourage unhealthy lifestyles, and the artist is celebrated as a product, rather than as an individual.

During this panel discussion we’ll explore the environment and effects of the arts industry on mental health and illness, the taboo surrounding mental health, possible steps forward, and the connection between wellbeing and the arts.

About our Panelists

Peter Andrew Danzig is a Psychotherapist, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professional, Somatic Trainer and Artist/Creativity Researcher in the Greater Philadelphia region. Peter’s research and practice interests are invested in community mental health, theories on adult play and the ways it frames our social interactions, and trauma informed work with artists and creatives.

Edson Filho is an Associate Professor of Sport Psychology and Counseling in the Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Dr. Filho's research agenda centers on human excellence and performance optimization at both the individual and group levels of analyses.

Tanya Gabrielian has captivated audiences worldwide with her gripping performances. She has performed on four continents in acclaimed venues including Carnegie Hall in New York, Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., Sydney Opera House, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Wigmore Hall in London. Dr. Gabrielian is the Chair of the Piano Department at Boston University.

Carrie Landa (Moderator) serves as Associate Director of Student Health Services and Director of Behavioral Medicine at Boston University. Dr. Landa received her undergraduate degree in psychology and family studies from the University of New Hampshire, and completed her master’s and doctorate in clinical psychology at Suffolk University.

Caroline Whiddon is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Me2/ (“me, too”), the world’s only classical music organization dedicated to erasing the stigma surrounding mental illness. The Me2/ orchestras and ensembles include people with and without mental illness working side-by-side in a supportive atmosphere.

To read our panelist's full bios, please visit our event website.

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The Boston University Arts Initiative ensures that the arts are fundamental to the BU student experience both inside and outside the classroom.

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