Since the start of 2021, registered art therapist, Lesli-Ann Belnavis Elliott has seen an increase in the number of clients calling for mental health support. This, she believes, means more Jamaicans are crying out for help as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact people’s lives. Lesli-Ann, who is also a photographer, has conducted creative arts-based clinical assessments and art therapy sessions with clients of various ages, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds in a variety of locations including, schools and community centres as part of projects or her private practice.Currently, she offers services both in-person and via telehealth to persons dealing with grief, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and family and work-related concerns. Lesli-Ann sits down with Impacting Jamaica host Shelly-Ann Harris to chat about Art Therapy; and how it is helping Jamaicans to heal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.