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CULTURE|POETRY|MUSIC
Winds Of Change And A Haiku For You
Art is where and how my heart seeks to connect with other hearts and arts
Winter winds blowing
The path ahead unknowing
Fires and hearts blazing
— KL Simmons
Medication and therapy can be helpful for some but for many young people who are struggling to express themselves and end up bottling their emotions, music and poetry offer hope, something to hold on to, plus a new focus with new methods of release. It’s something that they can keep coming back to as a positive anchor, something that doesn’t trigger worry around potential side effects or cost, and that can be a source of connection and community with other people.
That’s why I believe healthcare professionals, clinicians and commissioners need to listen to young people’s voices when shaping services and open up to the health and wellbeing benefits that the arts can bring. For me…
