The relationship between art, in its various forms (painting, sculpture, literature, or music) and mental health is well known. Through artistic creation, individuals experiencing emotional difficulties or mental health problems can find genuine forms of expression that help channel their distress or suffering; this is then referred to as therapeutic effects.

The 7th Catalan Mental Health Congress has sought to highlight the interrelationship between mental health and culture. As in previous editions, the cultural dimension and artistic production from the first-person collective have been present at this Congress with the celebration of the 7th Xarxart Prize for Painting and Drawing I love 1st prize Xarxart for narrative and poetry.

In parallel with the Congress, other activities related to the Xarxart award were held.

Consult the related activities

Winners of the 7th Xarxart Painting and Drawing Award

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First Prize
Marta Bassart

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Second Prize
Verónica Fabián

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Third Prize
Cesar Gimenez