Mindscapes New Brunswick 2009 - Submission date, June 1st, 2009

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http://www.nb.cmha.ca/bins/site_page.asp?cid=284-1007-1634

It will be held at the Musée de Madawaska, in Edmundston, NB.

Opening Night will be Friday, October 30th and the show will run until December 1st. Please send in your submissions! We would like to receive them by June 1st, 2009. Submissions should be sent to your local Regional Community Worker.

You are invited to submit your artwork to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s “Mindscapes New Brunswick 2009” Art Exhibit to be held from October 30th to December 1st, 2009 at the Musée de Madawaska in Edmundston.

The selection criteria that we will be applying will be originality and the personal nature of the artist’s expression. We are looking for works which may be drawings, paintings, engravings, photographs, sculptures or three-dimensional works, but not limited to these. We are looking for work from artists all across the province.

Reproductions of the submissions must be received no later than June 1, 2009. The jury will accept colour photographs or digital reproductions. They can be e-mailed to cmhanb@nb.aibn.com, or given to your local regional community worker. A listing of the RCWs is on our website, www.nb.cmha.ca.

There will be no exhibit fee and no re-numeration paid to the artists. Artists will not be able to sell their works of art while displayed in the gallery. All art will be returned to the artists. Arrangements for shipping of selected works can be made with CMHA-NB and its partners.



Artists that have participated in CMHA National Mindscapes events have seen its impact on increasing awareness of Canadians at large and political decision-makers in particular of the needs of our many fellow citizens living with mental health problems.

Mindscapes New Brunswick 2009



Si oui, vous êtes invités à soumettre vos œuvres d’art à l’exposition « Images en têtes Nouveau-Brunswick 2007 » de l’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale » qui aura lieu du 30 octobre au 1ier décembre 2009, au Musée de Madawaska.

Les critères de sélection dont nous nous servirons seront l’originalité et l’expression personnelle particulière de l’artiste. Parmi les œuvres que nous recherchons comptent dessins, peintures, gravures, photographies, sculptures, des oeuvres à 3 dimensions ou autres formes artistiques. Nous espérons que des artistes d’un bout à l’autre de la province exposeront des oeuvres.

Les copies des soumissions doivent être reçues, au plus tard, le 1ier juin 2009. Les membres du jury accepteront les photographies en couleur ou des copies digitales. Vous pouvez les faire parvenir par courriel cmhanb@nb.aibn.com ou les envoyer à votre travaileuse communautaire régionale. La liste des TCR se trouve sur notre site www.nb.cmha.ca.

Les artistes, qui ont déjà participé à l’exposition « Images en tête » de l’ACSM nationale, ont pu voir la sensibilisation accrue qu’elle a suscitée, tant chez les Canadiens en général que chez nos représentants politiques, relativement aux besoins particuliers de plusieurs de nos citoyens qui vivent avec des problèmes liés à la maladie mentale

Aucun frais d’exposition ne sera imposé et aucune récompense monétaire ne sera remise aux artistes. Les artistes ne sont pas autorisés à vendre leurs œuvres au cours de l’exposition à la galerie. Toutes les œuvres seront retournées aux artistes. Il est possible d'établir une entente, avec l'ACSM-NB et ses partenaires, sur la livraison des oeuvres choisies.

Images en tête Nouveau-Brunswick 2009



Carlyn Martin

Office Manager / Gestionnaire de bureau
New Brunswick Division
Division du Nouveau-Brunswick
403 rue Regent Street, Suite 202

Fredericton, NB E3B 3X6

Tel (506) 455-5231 / Fax (506) 459-3878

www.nb.cmha.ca / www.nb.acsm.ca

Mental Health Week 2009 - May 4-10

The Canadian Mental Health Association's 58th Mental Health Week takes place May 4th through 10th, sponsored by Desjardins Financial Security. The national awareness week provides Canadians with many opportunities to find out more about the importance of mental health, and how to achieve it in our daily lives. For more information contact: Alexandra Keay at akeay@cmha.ca or (613) 745-7750 Ext. 222.

Heart patients should be screened for depression: American Heart Association

Sep. 29, 2008

Provided by: The Canadian Press
Written by: Jamie Stengle,
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DALLAS - Heart patients should be regularly screened for signs of depression, the American Heart Association recommended Monday.

Depression is about three times more common in heart attack survivors and those hospitalized with heart problems than the general population, according to the recommendations published in the journal Circulation. The authors said only about half of heart doctors say they treat depression in their patients - and not all those diagnosed with depression are treated.

"I think we could reduce considerable suffering and improve outcomes," by screening, said Erika Froelicher, professor of nursing at the University of California, San Francisco. "I know we can do more."

While there's no direct evidence that heart patients who are screened fare better, depression can result in poorer outcomes and a poorer quality of life, the panel said. Depressed patients may skip their medications, not change their diet or exercise or take part in rehabilitation programs, they said.

Anyone from cardiologists to nurses to primary care doctors can and should be involved in determining whether a patient is depressed, said Froelicher, who was co-chair of the panel that wrote the recommendations.

The panel suggests that heart patients be screened by first asking two standard questions: In the past two weeks, have you had little interest or pleasure in doing things? Have you felt down, depressed or hopeless?

If the patient answers yes to one or both, a questionnaire is recommended to determine if the patient is depressed and the severity. If depression is indicated, the patient may need to see a professional qualified in treating depression, the panel said, adding that treatment options include antidepressants, seeing a psychotherapist and exercise.

"Some physicians are qualified to treat it - others may be more comfortable referring the problem to a qualified mental health professional," Froelicher said.

Psychiatrist Michelle Riba said the statement's emphasis on frequent screening is important.

"What you want to see in a particular patient is how they do over time," said Riba, past president of the American Psychiatric Association, which has endorsed the heart association's recommendations.

One doctor said screening isn't enough; patients need close monitoring to make sure they get help.

"A lot of patients with depression don't follow up on it," said Dr. Mary Whooley, a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, who was not on the panel.

Barbara Forman, 62, struggled with depression after her double bypass about five years ago. She said she spent most of her time at her Englewood, Ohio, home sitting in her chair, frequently crying for no reason. When she did get out, she was often winded, even from a walk up a sidewalk to deliver cupcakes to her grandchild's classroom.

"I'm thinking, is this the way it's going to be for the rest of my life? Since I've had a heart event, is my life over?" she said. "It also made me afraid to do things. I didn't know how a heart attack felt. I would think, 'Is this a heart attack?"'

A couple of months after she got home she called Mended Hearts, a group affiliated with the heart association that provides support to heart patients, and talked to someone who let her know depression was common in heart patients.

Her family doctor sent her to a psychologist, and after some initial reluctance, she started taking an antidepressant. That, along with starting a walking routine and volunteering with Mended Hearts and the heart association, improved her outlook.

"You can't sit in your house and just vegetate," she said. "Over the last 18 months to two years - It's really gotten better."

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On the Net:

American Heart Association: www.americanheart.org

Mended Hearts: www.mendedhearts.org

Anne of Green Gables author suicide highlights mental illness

Sep 22, 2008 05:59 PM
THE CANADIAN PRESS


FREDERICTON– The revelation that beloved author Lucy Maud Montgomery, who wrote the Anne of Green Gables books, committed suicide in 1942 is being lauded for helping generate public discussion on mental health issues.

Montgomery's battle with mental illness was known for many years, but confirmation of her death by a drug overdose at the age of 67 only came this weekend in an article written by her granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, in the Globe and Mail newspaper.

In the article, Macdonald Butler said it's hoped that writing about the issue will result in less secrecy and more awareness of the suffering of people with depression.

"I have come to feel very strongly that the stigma surrounding mental illness will be forever upon us as a society until we sweep away the misconception that depression happens to other people, not to us – and most certainly not to our heroes and icons," she wrote.

The article garnered a lot of reaction on theglobeandmail.com with most contributors praising Macdonald Butler for sharing the family's secret.

"Let us hope that the world can be as understanding to those currently dealing with depressive and mental illness. Talking about it is still very much a taboo," wrote one person.

Another reader who identified herself as being from Houston wrote: "As a lifelong reader of your grandmother's work, this news has not changed my opinion of her legacy. If anything, it has made me respect her more so as she clearly wrote under an immense amount of duress, making her works so much more precious."

Mark Leggott, chairman of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Institute in Charlottetown, said some people posting to a website he operates have been shocked by the news, but most have said they're glad Montgomery can be used to highlight the realities of mental illness.

"I suspect that when we look at all sides it is a positive development and something that will continue the discussion whether it's literary or health," he said Monday.

Kismet Baun, communications director for the Canadian Mental Health Association, said unlike the stories Montgomery wrote, her life didn't have a happy ending, but some good can result by promoting public discussion.

"It's an example of mental illness and the tragedy of mental illness and what it can lead to if you don't get help," Baun said. ``Even though her life seemed quite charmed you realize there is mental illness like there is diabetes, like there is cancer ... people die of different things."

Baun said suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in Canada, and there continues to be a stigma about mental health.

Macdonald Butler said one of the reasons she decided to reveal the information now is because it is the 100th anniversary this year of the publication of her grandmother's most famous novel, Anne of Green Gables.

Jeannette Arsenault, chair of the Anne 2008 celebrations in Prince Edward Island, said that while news of Montgomery's suicide is a bit shocking, it should come as no surprise to anyone who has read her journals.

And she doubted it would have much impact on "Anne" fans, because most are so enthralled with the story they don't make a connection with the author.

Arsenault said she was pleased by the reaction to the article and hoped it could serve to help others.

"I think it's a great idea to use Lucy Maud Montgomery as a champion if we want to," she said. "She was a pioneer in many, many ways and she can be a pioneer again."

Mindscapes New Brunswick 2008 - September 26th to October 31st, Saint John Arts Centre

City of Saint John
Community Arts Funding

Mindscapes New Brunswick

Mindscapes New Brunswick 2008 will celebrate the healing power of art. This exhibit will be a window into the mindscape of mental illness. As artists, your work will offer insight into life’s small moments and victories. It will reflect the importance of expressing life’s challenges and finding peace in the face of adversity. The exhibit will be a road map through mental health.


September 26th to October 31st, 2008

Saint John Arts Centre
20 Hazen Avenue
Saint John, NB

Open to the public
Tuesday thru Friday
10am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm

For more information contact:
Tel: (506) 455-5231
E-mail: cmhanb@nbnet.nb.ca



Making Connections through artistic expression

Good mental health is essential to everyone's well-being. It is a sign of a healthy society. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) believes that to achieve good mental health, we must strive for balance in our lives. Making connections - reaching out to those who can help us find that balance - will guide us on the journey to well-being.

Connecting with others to improve the quality of life and care for people affected by mental health problems has been at the heart of the CMHA since it was formed in 1918.

For those living with mental illness, as well as their families, friends and colleagues, reaching out to the CMHA connects them with information, education, support, and many other helpful services and resources in their community. With CMHA offices in more than 135 communities coast-to-coast-to-coast, there are many opportunities to make connections.

Today, we understand that to achieve good mental health, we need to expand our circle of support. The CMHA is achieving this by connecting with our partners in the mental health community and beyond, including organizations that address the many issues that impact on mental health. Being part of Mindscapes is an example of such a partnership.

Please click here to see the Exhibit Program - Mindscapes NB 2007

Please click here to see the Exhibit Program - Mindscapes NB 2006

Mindscapes 2008 call for artists to submit by May 28th

Mindscapes New Brunswick
Images en tête Nouveau-Brunswick

Mindscapes New Brunswick 2008 will celebrate the healing power of art. This exhibit will be a window into the mindscape of mental illness. As artists, your work will offer insight into life’s small moments and victories. It will reflect the importance of expressing life’s challenges and finding peace in the face of adversity. The exhibit will be a road map through mental health.

Artists are invited to submit a maximum of four (4) pieces of art.

Acceptable mediums are visuals arts (painting, sculpture, printmaking, fine craft, photography, mixed media); and literary arts (fiction, non-fiction, poetry)

Works will be displayed at the Saint John Arts Centre from September 26th to October 31st, 2008.

Art will be selected based on:

• Space and size availability
• Technical skill – proficiency in chosen medium
• Expression of the Mindscapes New Brunswick 2008 theme (see above)
  

Reproductions of submissions must be received no later that May 28th, 2008. Please send a photograph of your art to the Mindscapes selection committee either by e-mail (cmhanb@nbnet.nb.ca) or by mail (CMHA-NB 403 Regent Street, Suite 202, Fredericton, NB E3B 3X6). If your art is selected we will make arrangements to have your originals shipped to our office.

The following must accompany you submission:

• Full name and complete mailing address
• Telephone number and e-mail address
• Title, type of medium and size of each piece
• An Artist Statement

For more information please contact CMHA-NB at (506) 455-5231 or cmhanb@nbnet.nb.ca.

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Mindscapes New Brunswick
Images en tête Nouveau-Brunswick

Images en tête Nouveau-Brunswick célèbrera la puissance de guérison de l’art. Cette exposition sera une fenêtre ouverte sur le profile de la maladie mentale. En tant qu’artistes, vos oeuvres ouvriront de nouvelles perspectives sur les petites victoires et les moments qui passent. Elles reflèteront l’importance d’exprimer les défis de la vie et de trouver la paix devant l’adversité. Cette exposition tracera la route qui traverse la santé mentale.

Les artistes sont invités à soumettre un nombre minimal de quatre (4) oeuvres.

Les modes artistiques acceptés sont les arts visuels (peinture, sculpture, lithographie/impression, photographie, médias mixtes), ainsi que les arts littéraires (fiction, non-fiction, poésie)

Les oeuvres seront étalées au Saint John Arts Centre du 26 septembre au 31 octobre 2008.

Les oeuvres seront choisies selon les critères suivants :

• Espace et surface disponible
• Habileté technique – compétence dans le mode artistique choisi
• Représentation du thème d’Images en tête Nouveau-Brunswick 2008
  

Les reproductions de soumissions doivent être reçues au plus tard le 28 mai 2008. Prière d’envoyer une photographie de votre oeuvre d’art au comité de sélection d’Images en tête, soit par courriel ou par la poste (ACSM-NB 403 rue Regent, suite 202, Fredericton N.-B. E3B 3X6). Si votre oeuvre est choisie, nous ferons des arrangements pour que l’oeuvre originale soit expédiée à notre bureau.

Votre soumission doit être accompagnée de ce qui suit :

• Nom complet et adresse postale complète
• Numéro de téléphone et adresse de courriel
• Titre, mode artistique et grandeur de la pièce
• Quelques mots de l’artiste.

Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec l’ACSM-NB au (506) 455-5231 ou cmhanb@nbnet.nb.ca.

Mindscapes New Brunswick 2008 - Submissions due May 28th, 2008

Are you a New Brunswick Artist and a Mental Health Consumer?

If so, you are invited to submit your artwork to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s “Mindscapes New Brunswick 2008” Art Exhibit to be held at the Saint John Arts Centre from September 26th to October 31st, 2008.

The selection criteria that we will be applying will be originality and the personal nature of the artist’s expression. We are looking for works which may be drawings, paintings, engravings, photographs, sculptures or three-dimensional works, but not limited to these. We are looking for work from artists all across the province.

Reproductions of the submissions must be received no later than May 28th, 2008. Please do not send your original art. The jury will accept only colour photographs or digital reproductions. They can be e-mailed to cmhanb@nbnet.nb.ca or mailed to the Canadian Mental Health Association New Brunswick Division at 403 Regent Street, Suite 202 Fredericton, NB E3B 3X6.

No more than 4 pieces of art shall be submitted per artist. The following information must accompany your submission: full name, complete mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address (if applicable), the title, medium and dimensions of each piece.

Once the jury has made their selections the artists will be notified if their art has been accepted and arrangements will be made to have the selected art shipped to the CMHA NB Division office accompanied by an artist authorization form and a brief personal artistic statement.

There will be no exhibit fee and no re-numeration paid to the artists. Artists will not be able to sell their works of art while displayed in the gallery. All art will be returned to the artists.

Making Connections through artistic expression

Good mental health is essential to everyone's well-being. It is a sign of a healthy society. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) believes that to achieve good mental health, we must strive for balance in our lives. Making connections - reaching out to those who can help us find that balance - will guide us on the journey to well-being.

Connecting with others to improve the quality of life and care for people affected by mental health problems has been at the heart of the CMHA since it was formed in 1918.

For those living with mental illness, as well as their families, friends and colleagues, reaching out to the CMHA connects them with information, education, support, and many other helpful services and resources in their community. With CMHA offices in more than 135 communities coast-to-coast-to-coast, there are many opportunities to make connections.

Today, we understand that to achieve good mental health, we need to expand our circle of support. The CMHA is achieving this by connecting with our partners in the mental health community and beyond, including organizations that address the many issues that impact on mental health. Being part of Mindscapes is an example of such a partnership.

Please click here to see the Exhibit Program - Mindscapes NB 2007
Please click here to see the Exhibit Program - Mindscapes NB 2006