KMG is one of three Scottish artists to produce an exclusive See Me print, inspired by the See Us movement to end mental health stigma and discrimination. Here, she shares his experiences and inspiration.
I think, now more so than ever, it’s so important to encourage and support open conversation about our mental health and what we can do to help and support both ourselves and those we love when we feel like we’re struggling.
Sometimes you have so much going on in your head you can’t find the words to explain how you’re feeling or you’re overwhelmed by everything and can’t find a way to express it without ending up down a rabbit hole of thoughts.
In these moments, just having somebody you can trust, whether to hug you or simply be there for, you can be the support you need in that moment. I wanted to create an illustration that visually explored this concept of a loved one holding you up and surrounding you with love when everything feels too much.
Mental health stigma is something that I feel should have been addressed decades ago, and yet it still feels like many of us are too embarrassed to talk about our mental health openly for fear of judgment, whether that be from our friends, family or employers.
Things are slowly changing in regards to attitudes but I think it’s so important that we keep encouraging open conversation so that any problems we have with our mental health can be treated within the same attitude that we hold towards our physical health.
KMG has produced a limited run of Sending Love prints, with a portion of the profits going to See Me. You can purchase your print at kmgyeah.com.
