And That's What You Missed On Creatives Mental Health Series!

Over the last five posts, we’ve delved into a Creatives Mental Health Series. Not the just about what they do but also their mental health story and how they take of their mental health.

For those of you who enjoyed the series or didn’t get a chance to read them all, here is a short summary of each of the articles, so you can get the gist of each in one easily digestible chunk.

Asher talked about losing loved ones due the nature of his work. In his interview other themes that were raised include childhood trauma, struggle of fitting in.

Mufaro sheds light on the pressures of the creative industry. On top of that the lack of support can be straining on mental health wellness. 

Then we had Abigirl who shared her experience in the competitive creative sector, where work is always under someone binoculars and criticism. It is so easy to carried away and have your mental health engraved in your day to day life. Like it defines you.

Lauren explored how people have not yet embraced or rather are informed about mental health. She has instances where she was battling with anxiety but in the work place they care about delivery of work rather than healthy mental state. Something that definitely needs to change. Dealing with rejection can easily push one to develop creative imposter syndrome.

Your final step is taking care of your mental health. MaMoyo was a light in this series, she shared her experience and how is has become a priority to take care of mental health employing different methods to better self care and self awareness.

I am frequently battling anxiety and imposter syndrome when it comes to my work. But the feedback I received reminds me of what keeps me grounded and going. I struggle myself sometimes as a creative and when in isolation you might feel like you are alone. This Mental Health Series was personal, well like any of my writings. It's a reminder to every creative that You Are Not What Your Anxiety Says You Are!