Fresno County Art

I know how it feels to be in hopeless situation where letting go is scarier than the abuse you endure by staying. Sometimes, your anchors aren’t enough to keep you ...

Life is never easy, but it’s harder on some people than others. Sometimes as friends or family members, we can’t tell when a person needs our help or support. I’d ...

Sometimes we have to take things a day at a time, and for many people the melodies of their favorite songs are the reason why they persevered to tomorrow. Some ...

People shouldn’t be judged by the colors of their flags. Those flags represent their home, their loves, and themselves. In an election, I think it’s important to first assess what ...

Anchors come in different shapes and sizes. Your anchor might not be the same as someone else’s, but that doesn’t matter – if it makes you happy, it’s for you. ...

The little things about you that make you ‘you’ can never be replaced. Never be afraid to ask for help because you’re not a burden, and you never will be.

A ‘perfect’ conversation requires effort from both ends. The person struggling has to open up and trust the other person they’re asking for help, whilst the person being reached out ...

“Someone who needs help should get it, even if they won’t ask for it themselves. Something as simple as showing that you care can change a million things. I want ...

I know that a lot of people experience mental health differently and the things holding people back from being happy can be one thing or many. People can’t just “be ...

My entry is a poem that talks about the struggles of going through any rough part in someone’s life. It serves as a reminder to those who need it that ...

My drawing is about the way we see nature and the way we see the world overall. I feel strong when I’m near nature because it is peaceful and I ...

My art shows three people of different races all together. I’d like to think it shows that regardless of skin or culture, what really matters is your kindness and personality.

I chose my dog, his name is S’mores, as my mental health hero. After a long day, going home and spending time with my dog always makes me happy. I ...

I allow myself to display my anger through my art. I remind myself I am more than a mental illness by telling myself I am creative, artistic and inventive. I ...

I wrote a poem about gratitude and how I see it around me every day. I wrote specifically about the people that mean the most to me.

We put small images and messages in a collage that represent the things we are grateful for.

“The poem I wrote about is how I am grateful for everyone in my life. How it relates to everyday life, and how gratitude is shown and appreciated.”

A student cries out for help at school, as the stress of life proves to be overwhelming just as it feels hopeless to continue, a NAMI activist showcases a helping ...

My entry is a poem about what I am grateful for.

“This poem provides ideas and insight on ways you can find hope in dark times. It advises readers to never stop searching for hope and that hope. That the reader ...

My poem discusses feelings people feel while experiencing suicidal thoughts and depression.

I chose this category because I know many people who struggle to find the good in life. I wrote it in the hope of advocating to look for the good. ...

I wanted to try and help people with the things I have gone through. Knowing these things bring more understanding towards these types of issues and I hate to see ...