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From the Observer: IMAGES OF BEDLAM - therapeutic art at the Bethlem Royal Hospital
- Gareth Rubin
- Oct 31, 2013
- 1 min read
The Bethlem Royal hospital in south London is the world's oldest psychiatric institution. As 'Bedlam' it became synonymous with chaos and despair. Today it is a pioneer in innovative treatments for people with mental illness, such as therapeutic art. Here, some of its service users describe how creating artworks can free them from their problems