Interview with Elevated Grounds founder Kaje Johnson
Arts programming benefits neighbourhoods in many ways, one of which is working to improve the health of a specific place. While health is often thought of in physical and social terms, mental health is often disregarded due to stigmatization. 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, but only 50% would tell friends or coworkers that they have a family member with a mental illness (CAMH).
Elevated Grounds is an arts group working to bring attention to mental illness, serving youth in Steeles/L’Amoureaux (otherwise known as S.L.A.M.), Toronto. On February 19th, Robyn Shyllit spoke with Elevated Grounds founder Kaje Johnson about some of these ideas.
To read the full interview visit http://neighbourhoodarts.wordpress.com/
Categories: Editorial, Ideas, Interviews, Projects
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