Within Us: Using Art to Bring People Together for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

"We are never alone in the fight to support mental wellbeing, prevent suicide, and support those affected by suicide. Art can be a powerful catalyst for healing and serve as a tool for fostering community discourse around difficult subject matters. It’s my honor to use art to establish an open and safe space, share stories, and normalize open dialogue around this often taboo topic in the community.

Within Us is a collaboration between Albany Center Gallery (ACG), Albany County Department of Mental Health (DMH); Albany County Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF); American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Capital Region New York Chapter; and artists local to the Capital Region in NY."

Click here to read the full article by Andrew Kwok on American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's website

Published on 10/15/2025.