Knowing rural areas have higher rates of depression, the rural community of Pinnaroo decided it was time to explore ways to improve residents' mental health. Here's what they have learnt so far.
abc.net.au/news/pinnaroo-project-how-art-culture-influences-mental-health/101298606Farmers in Pinnaroo are well known for growing great crops, including one of the most cheerful looking contributions to agriculture, beautiful bright yellow canola.
In the past, local blokes have battled it out for the title of best fruit cake and best crocheted coat hanger. "It was them reaching out to me. I've never come across anything like it," Professor Clark, who is leading the three-year investigation, said. Ms Wallis is also a jewellery designer who has experienced the healing power of art in a very personal way."You let go of the weigh you down kind of things, and it does give you time to think about the important things in life."
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