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The aim is to explore how art can support wellbeing and identity during personal health challenges.

June 14, 2026Open Access

Reframing Illness Through Art: Creative Health in Times of Personal Crisis

Key Points

The aim is to explore how art can support wellbeing and identity during personal health challenges.
Reflections on personal experience with breast cancer and the role of creativity in recovery.
Advocacy for the integration of art in health practices.
Art served as a crucial tool for emotional support during the cancer diagnosis.
Emphasized the importance of creativity in enhancing personal resilience and identity.

Abstract

Background: As a Creative Health professional, I have long advocated for the role of art in supporting wellbeing, identity, and recovery. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time, I faced a profound personal crisis that compelled me to live the principles I teach - turning to creativity for full text, please go to the a.m. URL

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Lottie Barnes (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e4632b1cc60ccdea8b049 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3205/26isfam126