Six months ago 20-year-old Hannah Cameron tried to take her own life. Now she uses this creative outlet to calm her down and keep her going.
The service runs four programs in Mackay, including a 10-bed residential facility Ms Cameron spent some time in."When someone engages in art, it gets them out of their own head and away from their thoughts, which can be a welcome break," she says.
Professional development coach Rowena Hardy says our brains are constantly stimulated and it's hard to switch off. "Any time away from that stimulation offers the brain a chance to settle, but it can be very challenging and tempting to reach for a device," she says.Hannah Cameron has since turned her love of art into a small business.
Using magazines and frames she buys from op shops, Ms Cameron is selling her creations at local markets and holding workshops. "I love being able to recycle and repurpose and give all the magazines and frames a new life," she says.Ms Cameron regularly sells her collages at local markets where a few stalls down two other women have turned a creative hobby into something more.Angela McDowall says finding an art activity you enjoy can give a sense of purpose and pride.Between full-time work or caring for a child, Lauren Turton and Karina May put aside time to make earrings from recycled pearls.
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