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ABOUT EPISODE 008: CONVERSATIONS WITH PEER ARTISTS; MENTAL HEALTH AND CREATIVITY

TRIGGER WARNING: self-harm; institutionalization; suicidal ideation; suicide attempt; abuse; substance use

We wrap up our three-part series focusing on art and the mental health community for recovery, self-expression, community connection, and activism. This is part three of a three part series of episodes this month looking at how art (in all forms) is an essential and impactful part of the mental health peer community.

In this episode, Our Voice of Maine welcomes peer artists Bob Bergeron, Ant, and Hope Becker. Each shares their unique mental health journey and how art has supported their healing and connection to others. These chats highlight the transformative role creativity plays in surviving, expressing, and thriving.

Interviews Recorded: July 2025

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Maine Arts Academy
• Artists’ Rapid Response Team
• The Pirate Ship- Bob Bergeron Comics
• The Pirate Ship Facebook Page

The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) is an independent public instrumentality and provides a nonpartisan or nonbiased perspective on any topic we speak on. Our goal is to represent the voice of people with lived experience with mental health challenges in public policy and legislative matters.