Study Task 4

Introduction

This essay is to explore the dark side of creativity; the mental health problem in the creative industry. According to the National Institute of Mental health, more than half of the world’s population will have a depressive disorder at some point in their lifetimes.  People in creative professions were more likely to have relatives with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anorexia and autism. In the creative industry, depression is a widespread phenomenon. Depression has afflicted van Gogh, Picasso, Schultz and other artists. Art specialties have also been listed as one of the most easily depressed professionals.