Art, mastery and joy of life

Mental Health Nordre Aker (MHNA) was established in January 2008. They developed Art, mastery and joy of life rehabilitation project. Target group is represented by people who have a mental health problem, as well as those who need to build up their social network. The goal is to give people with a mental health problem motivation to engage in a creative activity and feel empowered by participating in a group and improving their quality of life. There were a wide range of activities from visits to Museum of Contemporary Art, the Munch Museum and the National Gallery to lectures on art as a form of expression, study trips, painting courses and art exhibitions.