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And when talking about it doesn\u2019t help, art therapy is a light in the dark.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">According to Mind, one in four people will suffer from a mental health problem in the UK. And only one in three are getting treatment or help. But art therapy is opening up a new way to open up, and encouraging more people to seek help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Art therapy officially became a discipline in 1940, with the UK becoming the first country to recognise it as a profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It involves a myriad of different media, from painting to sculpting, singing to dancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It provides a creative outlet for those who need it and reduces their suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The process involves describing a goal to the patient and helping them choose a medium to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Then guiding them through expressing themselves by asking questions, finishing the session by discussing the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are organised groups that offer support, but art therapy can be as simple as doodling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>See this story about <a href=\"https:\/\/theoptimistmagazine.co.uk\/2025\/05\/23\/breaking-barriers-with-basslines-the-yorkshireman-making-music-accessible-for-all\/\">how free reggae music initiatives are bringing communities closer together.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">SAGE is a small volunteering gardening group offering creative therapy and long-term support for those struggling with their mental health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">SAGE director, Sheila Manclark tells Optimist: \u201cArt therapy provides a long-term solution to help people live a better life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPeople who have experienced mental health problems for years aren\u2019t going to get better overnight, but it works wonders in small ways.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The charity set up the group \u2018Plot 66\u2019 which provides a space for people to garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A recent event held was, \u2018Stone Soup\u2019, based on a folk tale where a traveller encourages villagers to contribute one thing to his pot, resulting in a delicious soup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEveryone joined in, talking about how the journey reflects the group, and the involvement they had. Whether it was through the artistic element or the practical side of gardening and cooking,\u201d Mrs Manclark tells Optimist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The event was held in Sheffield involving a number of local artists providing music, ceramics, painting, gardening and cooking opportunities for the members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mrs Manclark explains to Optimist: \u201cIn the art and creative groups, people get the chance to make and build relationships with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne lady who had been coming to us for years really struggled with day to day life. We helped her through her ups and downs over the years and witnessed her transition. She really thrived in the art groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;She found her creative passion in the women\u2019s singing group, Singing Through the Seasons, and  inspired her to set up her own group.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst art therapy didn\u2019t heal her, SAGE gave her the confidence to branch out and motivated her to help others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mrs Manclark shares that the lady in question told her: &#8220;It\u2019s taken me six years in SAGE to get to a point where I feel like I can contribute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I feel so proud of myself and grateful for the opportunity given to me to do so.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mental health is classed as a serious public health concern. The World Health Organisation says mental and behavioural problems are responsible for 12% of the global disease burden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">However, different forms of therapy, such as art, are encouraging more people to open up and seek help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The prospect of looking someone in the eye and revealing the bare truths of your struggles is a daunting prospect to many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Art offers a less intense and more individual-led approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The freedom to choose what medium to express yourself with, and exploring difficult thoughts and emotions in your own way is changing the way therapy is portrayed. Therefore, attracting more people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mrs Manclark finishes with: \u201cArt therapy can be a fun and positive experience alongside improving your mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If our group can help just one person get through another day, then I consider it to be a success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you are struggling with your mental health, there is always help available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Call or email SAGE Sheffield to join the waiting list for their support groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:enquiries@sagesheffield.org.uk\">enquiries@sagesheffield.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">0114 698 0027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Or if you need 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