Exploding Mental Health!
I was born a Kurd in central Anatolia, Turkey – a minority before I ever understood what that word meant. I grew up in a suburb of Copenhagen, where I … Continue Reading ABSTRACT EXPRESSION: Floating Between Worlds – Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan
Coming from a traditional family, becoming an artist was never seen as a legitimate path – it simply wasn’t considered a “real” profession. Growing up in an illiterate family environment … Continue Reading ABSTRACT EXPRESSION: Processing Grief – Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan
Conceptual Kurdish-Danish artist and columnist Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan shares his latest art collection and thoughts on why Abstract Expressionism is his preferred mother tongue. ‘I paint because, for me, … Continue Reading ABSTRACT EXPRESSION: My Mother Tongue – Ilos Ilyas Elias Kirkan
Mental Ideas could not be more delighted to share that our magical ambassador Mat Ricardo has a children’s book coming out! The Magic in You dares kids to be brilliant … Continue Reading Mat Ricardo’s Children’s Book ‘The Magic in You’ to be published by Faber
Filming for To Love A Narcissist wrapped on stunning Lake Garda, Italy! The latest trailer just dropped! This is Contro Vento Films‘ first dramatic feature film since Transference went viral (23M+ views … Continue Reading To Love A Narcissist Wraps in Italy!
Mental Ideas’ inspiring ambassador, showman Mat Ricardo, talks from the heart about how it feels to be diagnosed with autism aged 54 in this raw and moving reel.
Mat Ricardo, showman and philosopher, vlogs one simple way to help yourself when you’re depressed. Enjoy!
Congratulations to our ambassador and collaborator Raffaello Degruttola for directing the ingenious indie film, Little Boxes. (Seriously, we have never seen so many laurels on one poster!!) The film was produced … Continue Reading Little Boxes – Truth and Lockdown
Congratulations to our awesome ambassador Simone Lahbib! She won the awards for ‘Best First-Time Director’ and ‘Best Debut Film’ from the Soho London Independent Film Festival at the end of last … Continue Reading Swipe Right – Simone Lahbib
Larry Feign, guest in The Depressed Comedian episode of our Mental Ideas Podcast (clip of Larry and chatting to host Sadie Kaye @ The AIBs below) has a new book out! 🙌 You … Continue Reading From The Depressed Comedian to As Happy As Larry (Feign)
Mentalist Dan Davies offers readers humour, inspiration and perspiration in The Rantings of a Madman on Facebook. His debut book is the first in a trilogy based on his Facebook rants … Continue Reading Dan Rants & Launches 2021 Film Forte!
Rebecca Dandridge-Walker is a self-taught artist from Camden, London. After specializing in pottery, she started experimenting with portraiture as a creative way of channeling her stress, anxiety and physical pain … Continue Reading Fragmented Lives: Sign of The Times
Our extraordinary ambassador Mat Ricardo vlogs his first month on antidepressants. Mat is a legend. We are so lucky to have him as an ambassador. As well as appearing as a … Continue Reading Mat Ricardo Shares His First Month on Antidepressants!
To mark #2020 World Suicide Prevention Day, Mental Ideas is proud to premiere short film NOT TODAY. The powerful short about fighting back was born out of an idea by … Continue Reading NOT TODAY – #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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