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Highlights from Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival 2009

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Tuesday, 06 October 2009
The third annual Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival is currently under way and will run until 22 October 2009. This year’s festival again sees a wide range of events across the arts with 200 events involving over 100 agencies. Strong themes in this year’s festival are relationships and recovery and here we select a few of our highlights from the extensive programme:
  • Pieces of a Jigsaw and Someone...Somewhere
    16 and 17 October 2009 (Irvine and Ayr)
    Presented by Ross Mackie and Evelyn Hood, this double bill injects humor and reflection into otherwise sensitive subjects by taking a glimpse into the troubled life of psychiatrist Dr Simon Philips. Post-show discussions will explore issues raised by the play around suicide, stigma & recovery. See page 13 of the festival programme for  more details.
  • Words are never wasted
    19 - 22 October 2009 (Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling)
    Tricky Hat Productions in association with AttFife present Words are Never Wasted. A funny, surprising and very moving, this multi-layered performance features short pieces of diverse and truthful writing, looking at issues affecting people living with a mental health problem on a daily basis. Intimate, visceral, humorous, and poignant, this production will challenge our assumptions about mental health using poems, monologues, dialogues and song. Supported by the Scottish Arts Council. Directed by Fiona Miller. See page 15 of the festival programme for more details.
  • Journeys of Experience - Moving People Moving Minds
    15 October 2009 (Glasgow, Kelvingrove Art Gallery) Free
    VOX and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery present, an exploration of diversity and mental health focusing around the themes of migration and gender. Join us for guided tours of the Glasgow Stories exhibitions exploring experiences of women and migration. Followed by screening of ‘Sanctuary-Inside Stories’, about mental health in new communities with debate and discussions, culminating in poetry, music and song in the main hall .See page 37 of the festival programme for more details.  For more information or to book a place contact VOX on 0141 572 1663 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • The Well Factor... Mother of All Events 2 - A Variety Event for All
    21 October 2009 (Motherwell Concert Hall) Free
    The Well Factor will showcase comedy, art, drama, dance and music to celebrate positive mental health and wellbeing in Lanarkshire. Hosted by comedian Des Clark, featuring performances by local people, displaying how the arts can help improve wellbeing and support recovery. See page 38 of the festival programme for more details.
    For more information or to book a place contact 0800 073 0918 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Personal Road to Recovery
    Exhibition Opening 14 October 2009 (5pm - 7pm)
    Exhibition runs from 14 - 16 October 2009
    (Glasgow, Gartnavel Royal Hospital) Free
    West Glasgow CHCP presents, 'Personal Road to Recovery'. An open evening followed by a two day exhibition. Join artists and staff at this celebratory open evening featuring screen printed artworks and creative writing projects, from people who access Gartnavel’s mental health services. See page 43 of the festival programme for more details.
    Booking is required for the exhibition opening. Contact 0141 211 3657 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Related links

www.mhfestival.com
2009 Festival Programme
Third Annual Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival


The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival (mhfestival.com) is led by The Mental Health Foundation in association with lead partners Scotland’s anti-stigma campaign 'see me', Breathing Space National Helpline, the Scottish Recovery Network, NHS Health Scotland and Healthy Working Lives, Royal College of Psychiatrists and Voices of Experience, an organisation that provides a voice for national service users. Local NHS health boards from Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Lothian and Lanarkshire are also key partners. With support from the Scottish Government and Scottish Screen.
 
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