Artists With Mental Health Challenges
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development. Symptoms typically manifest before the age of 12 and can continue into adulthood, affecting academic, occupational, and social performance.
Cancer
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. It encompasses over 100 different types, each with unique characteristics and treatment approaches. Common symptoms include lumps, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and changes in bowel movements.
Magenta
Magenta is a vivid purplish-red color that occupies a position midway between red and blue on the color wheel. It is one of the primary colors in the subtractive CMYK color model used in color printing and does not correspond to a specific wavelength in the visible spectrum, making it an extra-spectral color.
Mental Health and Technology
The intersection of mental health and technology encompasses the use of digital tools and innovations to enhance mental health care, improve accessibility, and offer new treatment modalities. This includes teletherapy, mobile health applications, wearable devices, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, each contributing to the evolution of mental health services.
Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter renowned for his bold colors and expressive brushwork, which significantly influenced modern art. Despite producing over 2,000 artworks, including approximately 900 paintings and 1,100 drawings, he sold only one painting during his lifetime.