The work of staying whole through art
Abstract
This poem explores the lived experience of a doctoral student who is also a father living far from his family, foregrounding the intersections of art, care, and mental health. Through arts-based reflection, the poem positions creative practice not as ornament, but as a regulatory and methodological tool for sustaining wellbeing. It argues that mental health is foundational to scholarly knowledge production, and that a PhD journey requires an embodied understanding of Art & Health in order to remain whole.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Art Therapy and Mental Health
Artistic and Creative Research
Empathy and Medical Education
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Arts & Health
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Pages
- 1–2
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN