“Arts Therapy showed me that I can use the arts to cope with difficult thoughts and emotions, to help me feel calm and productive, and to strengthen my personal relationships”
Dayne Beams
Dayne speaks out in support of the current ‘ACTivate Arts Therapy’ campaign.
“I support the current campaign and respectfully ask The Hon Martin Foley to help by expanding the definition of “Mental Health Practitioner” in the 2014 Victorian Mental Health Act to include “Professional Arts Therapist”
Dayne beams
He urges The Hon Martin Foley to expand the definition of ‘Mental Health Practitioner’ in the 2014 Victorian Mental Health Act to include “Professional Arts Therapist’, and encourages young Victorians:
“I am happy to share my own story if it helps young people to seek the help they need, when they need it. Remember you are never alone, reach out for help.”
“Remember you are never alone, reach out for help”
Dayne Beams
2 Comments
Kerri Atwell
In the uncertain times we find ourselves, Art Therapists are assisting people with mental health issues. They need to be considered as necessary practioners and given the elevation to a Mental Health Practioner as soon as possible.
PeterGrace
Anything that can help a person suffering from mental health issues is a positive. Great work.