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Mental illness has a close relationship with art and popular culture
Mental illness has a close relationship with art and popular culture

Throughout history, links have been proposed between mental illness and creativity. The evidence for this is still awaited, but that does not stop us appreciating the work of artists providing insights into their condition, or a truthful depiction of the suffering and stigma
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