2nd Annual St. Mary’s Art Walk

2nd Annual St. Mary’s Art Walk

Due to the success of last years event we are hosting another! Join over 50 local artists and vendors for fun, food and entertainment at our 2nd annual St. Mary’s Art Walk! When you shop local you support families in your community. When you purchase local art at this event you help encourage and support […]

Creating Art Journal Pages

Creating Art Journal Pages

I STILL MATTER’S MISSION IS TO FOSTER MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALING THROUGH ART AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION. Art journaling is fun and it’s something anyone can do! Journaling is a great coping skill and puts us in place where we can slow down our breathing and become more present. These photos are from our most recent […]

The Power of Poetry with A.S. Minor

The Power of Poetry with A.S. Minor

A.S. Minor is a United States Army veteran who deals with Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and PTSD. He is a multiple competition-winning spoken word poet and novelist, and he uses these platforms to bring awareness to mental health in venues of all sizes, from open mics and local poetry slams to national poetry competitions […]

Avoiding Stigmatizing Language

Avoiding Stigmatizing Language

What is stigma? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), stigma is an attempt to label. It is a mark of shame or disgrace that results in discrimination. “Stigma” is a buzz word in the mental health field. We hear national and local organizations talking about it and for some of us, it’s […]