How can artists safeguard their mental health

 

Depression and anxiety can be caused by the nature of the art business due to its precarious economic status and criticisms, as well as "winner gets everything" reward system.

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Substance abuse. It's well documented that artists such as Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and Mark Rothko have all struggled with addiction.

 

Jean-Michel Basquiat (heroin), to Jean–Michel Basquiat

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration site (SAMHSA), that is administered by the US government, offers information on National Recovery.

 

Month is an "national observance held each September to support and promote new evidence-based treatments and recovery practices" for people who are suffering from the disease.