I have been an artist most of my life. As early as I can remember, I practiced until I could Read more
I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety when I was young. I have struggled with symptoms for my entire life. Read more
The beginning represents the struggles of addiction but the people climb through it until they reach the peaceful top where Read more
I live in a group home with roommates who I consider to be my closest friends. I attend the Montgomery Read more
My father completed his life when I was nine years old, and I have struggled with his decision most of Read more
I’ve been struggling with a mental illness since I was 18 years old. I’ve had a lot of anxiety resulting Read more
I have faced racial discrimination. I have a Traumatic Brain Injury from a boating accident when I was little. I Read more
I have depression and schizophrenia. I first came to Riverbend around 15 years ago. The medicine works well but makes Read more
I like to be called: Artist. I attend The Montgomery ARC Burgess Center. I have a diagnosis of intellectual disability. Read more
I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. I am proud to say I am a Veteran and receive services from the Read more
I like going to classes at Riverbend. I was diagnosed with depression and have improved since starting to take medication Read more
I was diagnosed with depression back in my early 20s and later it was changed to paranoid schizophrenia. I’ve been Read more
Why I like to do art is because all the drawings and paintings that I do come to life. Whether Read more
In November of 2019, I was diagnosed with Teenage Depression and till March 2020 I was steadily down. My thoughts Read more
I am autistic and have depression and anxiety. I am also in remission from bipolar disorder. I go to the Read more
I am 44 and have been a Glenwood resident from a very young age. I am very independent and love Read more
I started getting mentally sick at a young age. I have paranoid schizophrenia. It got worse over the years, so, Read more
The first obstacle in my life was being hit by a car at the age of 13. I also faced Read more
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder with hallucinations, my first major episode happened when I was 23. This has profoundly Read more
I live at home with my sister and attend the Montgomery ARC Burgess Center. I have a diagnosis of intellectual Read more
From an early age, I knew I was different. I didn’t know how or why I was different; I just Read more
I am 51 years old. I first developed a mental illness after a large LSD overdose when I was 21. Read more
I don’t consider myself an artist. I became interested in art when a friend of mine needed an assistant for Read more
I like to draw, and I want to be a famous artist in the future. Chelsea Summer Beach NFS Is Read more
How my days got brighter in my recovery. And I love pretty summer days like in my painting. Charles Summer Read more
I like drawing pictures. It's fun to draw and it makes me happy. Tim People Outside Playing in the Rain Read more
I come to Riverbend to learn about my illness. I have schizophrenia. I was diagnosed in 1988. I enjoy learning Read more
I have Autism. I also have ADHD. I am a Christian. I enjoy coming to Riverbend to learn to use Read more
When we work together, lovely things can happen. This art is a beautiful example of that. Four friends, Art, Robert, Read more
I’m bipolar and have some anxiety. I live independently in the community, and I try to help others when I Read more
I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder co-occurring with substance abuse back in my early 40s. I began my mental health Read more
I struggle with bipolar depression. I’m writing this to tell you about how my artwork has helped me overcome my Read more
I am an artist that was self-taught. The artistic name I have given myself has a lot to do with Read more
I have been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, anger outbursts, and bipolar disorder. I have faced many obstacles in my life Read more
I have bipolar disorder. Right now, I am stable, and my life stays the same from day to day. It Read more
I have had a mental illness my whole life. I was at Bryce Hospital for a long time, and I Read more
I have paranoid schizophrenia and anxiety. I have had it for a little over 30 years. I do have two Read more
I experience disorganized thought and erratic affect. This did not deter me, maybe enhanced my path to better mindfulness and Read more
The mental illness and disabilities I have are autism, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, and anxiety disorder. The challenges Read more