Stories of Depression: Finding Hope and Healing through Creative Expression

At this public forum, you will learn about depression from mental health professionals and hear persons in recovery share their stories of resilience and hope, and talk about how the creative arts played a part in their healing.

Participants can look forward to the launch of a new book "Nine Lives", a fictional collection of short stories written by mental health clinicians based on their experience of treating people with depression. There will also be an exhibition of creative works by persons in recovery.

Event Timing:

Public forum : 3.30pm to 5.40pm

Artist tour/sharing*^ (Optional): 5.45pm to 7pm.

*There are 4 artist tours/sharing, each lasting about 15 mins.

You can choose up to a maximum of 4 artist tours/sharing to participate in. Click on the links below to register for the respective artist tours/sharing:

1. Artist Tour/Sharing – The Motchies (5.45pm – 6.00pm)
2. Artist Tour/Sharing – Speaking In Silence (6.05pm – 6.20pm)
3. Artist Tour/Sharing – Seeking Light in A Dark Night (6.25pm – 6.40pm)
4. Artist Tour/Sharing – Relational Yarns: Weaving and Winning (6.45pm – 7.00pm)

Event Venue:

Trehaus at Funan Mall

Level 7 (via Lift Lobby A)

109 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179097

For enquiries, please contact Ms Joyce Tan at [email protected]

^The programme and artist tours/sharings are subject to change without prior notice.

Please check back on this registration page for further updates.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Trehaus @ Funan Mall, Level 7 (via Lobby A), 109 North Bridge Road, Singapore, Singapore