The healing power of art on the mind

Sanchita Islam managed her mental health issues with art and writing.

KLANG: When London-based artist and wri­ter Sanchita Islam (pic) was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2003, her art and writing helped manage her mental health condition.

“I also have a history of psychosis and postpartum psychosis but I manage my condition using art and other strategies and do not take medication,” said Islam, who conducts art therapy sessions at the Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) here on a regular basis.