Photography by Sian Davey

Siân Davey on mental health, poverty and photography

The psychotherapist turned photographer is working on a Wellcome Trust commission exploring the link between poverty and mental health. Before the series is revealed this summer, she discusses the considerations, ethics and urgency behind this kind of work

Changing our view of mental health

From stock images to ad campaigns and TV dramas, we take a look the creative projects that are challenging stigmas around mental health problems – and offering a more nuanced portrayal of conditions from anxiety to OCD 

Could AI be the secret to managing our mental health?

Talking to a bot about how you’re feeling may sound like something out of a sci-fi film, but the technology has the potential to revolutionise the way we treat – and even prevent – mental health problems. CR investigates the possibilities of AI therapy

Creative leaders on… confidence

There’s few among us that haven’t experienced feelings of insecurity, especially when it comes to our own work. So how do you deal with a crisis in confidence? Designer Aries Moross, Director Max Siedentopf and former head of 4Creative Alice Tonge share their thoughts

On Creativity and Madness

Is there any truth to the idea that creativity and mental illness may be interlinked? Richard Holman examines the question here, looking at examples from art and literary history as well as science to shed light on the matter