Creative Care Week 2024 with Archer and Olive

It’s World Bipolar Day. First, I want to say —It is OK if you aren’t OK. Second, mental illness is REAL. If you’re fairly new to Archer & Olive, you may not know that my own mental health is the reason I started Archer & Olive. In college, I was diagnosed with Bipolar and Anxiety disorders. Journaling and art were a tremendous help in my journey and STILL ARE. I take medication and meet with a therapist twice a month, but journaling and art have become just as vital to completing my treatment puzzle. I recognize my privilege. I’m SO fortunate that my family supported me, that I had health insurance, and the income to afford therapy. These are huge hurdles for SO MANY others in the world.With my team, I hope to help others through hosting Creative Care Week, running March 28 - March 30. We hope to bring awareness to mental health by sharing ways you can use creativity for your mental wellness, and help those who don't have access to creative art supplies with a giveback. Here’s what it will look like:

By Content TeamPublished March 28, 2024 | 1 min read

It’s World Bipolar Day. First, I want to say —It is OK if you aren’t OK. Second, mental illness is REAL. If you’re fairly new to Archer & Olive, you may not know that my own mental health is the reason I started Archer & Olive. In college, I was diagnosed with Bipolar and Anxiety disorders. Journaling and art were a tremendous help in my journey and STILL ARE. I take medication and meet with a therapist twice a month, but journaling and art have become just as vital to completing my treatment puzzle. I recognize my privilege. I’m SO fortunate that my family supported me, that I had health insurance, and the income to afford therapy. These are huge hurdles for SO MANY others in the world.

With my team, I hope to help others through hosting Creative Care Week, running March 28 - March 30. We hope to bring awareness to mental health by sharing ways you can use creativity for your mental wellness, and help those who don't have access to creative art supplies with a giveback. Here’s what it will look like:

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Love this. I survived a stroke on march 11th. One of the ways I’m keeping strong in my recovery is through journaling. I really do have a journal for that (as the t shirt says)!

JENNIFER • May 20, 2024