This piece was created collaboratively by a group of adults receiving acute inpatient treatment at Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis, Alabama. During art therapy, the group came together to explore their personal stories and the hope that keeps them moving forward. For many, their stories are deeply tied to their roots in Alabama’s Black Belt region—a connection that is both grounding and inspiring.
The artwork features dual faces shared by a participant living with bipolar disorder, expressing the emotional contrast within their experience. Beneath the faces, water and trees appear—symbols of calm contributed by an individual with schizophrenia, who finds peace in nature. On the right side, a delicate flower is juxtaposed with jagged, sharp edges, representing the intrusive paranoia and reflection that often coexist. This piece is a shared portrait of vulnerability, resilience, and hope.
Amy
The Faces of Mental Health
$50
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