Who better to provide evidence for the connection between creativity and mental health than Professor Katherine Boydell, director of the arts-based knowledge translation lab at the Black Dog Institute. She explores the research behind creativity as a tool for keeping us mentally healthy, her time on ABC documentary Space22, and the therapeutic process behind creative tasks.

TW: This episode contains discussion of mental health issues

Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

To read more about Katherine’s work at Black Dog Institute: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/researcher/katherine-boydell/

The Conversation article about the COVID-19 art project ‘Topsy Turvy’: https://theconversation.com/what-this-collaboration-between-artists-and-health-care-leaders-teaches-us-about-living-through-covid-19-167637

Embracing the Mind is recorded on the land of the Nyoongar Wadjuk people. Embrace at The Kids acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians in Australia, and we pay respect to Elders past and present.

Today we welcome Chris Nixon, a Perth local and visual artist, who has countless art installations and has worked with clients such as Tame Impala, Nurofen, and Adobe.

Chris shares his experience with finding a balance between creativity and everyday life, encouraging creativity in kids, and how art has helped him through life’s highs and lows.

TW: This episode contains discussion of mental health issues and the mention of the loss of a parent

Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

Embracing the Mind is recorded on the land of the Nyoongar Wadjuk people. Embrace at The Kids acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians in Australia, and we pay respect to Elders past and present.

Chris’ website:

https://www.chrisnixon.net/

Shaun Tan is widely recognised for his captivating books and illustrations, which are often studied for their imaginative and intricately detailed subject matter.

Join Shaun as he takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings as a young budding artist through to his life as a parent and career as an artist and illustrator.

TW: This episode contains discussion of mental health issues.

Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto, and Channel 7 Telethon Trust.

Embracing the Mind is recorded on the land of the Nyoongar Wadjuk people. Embrace at The Kids acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians in Australia, and we pay respect to Elders past and present.

Shaun’s website: https://www.shauntan.net/