TheVITAL Diary
Throughout the project the VITAL Health team will share stories, anecdotes and information. We'll provide updates on our events and on the project's successes and failures — and how you can help. Occasionally, we'll share stories from community members as well.
I hope ‘Crisis Materials’ ‘rocks the world like thunder’
My poem "Crisis Materials" from the VITAL Health project came in a flash of lightning. Hopefully it will impact the lives of all who are listening.
Art: Vulnerability made manifest
Whenever I begin work on a new performance or short film project as production manager, the same set of questions arise: Will I do justice to the project and do I have the skillset to bring the concept to life in a profound and impactful way.
Dance helps me heal, connect with community
Having discussions and doing workshops unpacking mental health is needed right now as we all maneuver these ever-shifting sands.
VITAL Diary: Pivoting with art in times of crisis
During Phase 1 workshops for VITAL Health we watched the protests, demonstrations and research in real-time reveal that the Black and Brown communities were suffering and dying from COVID-19 at alarming rates in relation to whites. We decided to shift our focus.
VITAL Diary: Moving into phase two
We are nearing the end of the first phase of the VITAL Health project and looking forward to the next steps. We hope you’ll join us!
VITAL Diary: Our first flower-making session
The VITAL Health team held the first virtual flower-making session a couple days ago. #VITALHealthNC
Mental health support exists within ourselves and our community
Let's come together, create flowers and talk about mental health. We can learn coping strategies for difficult times like these and where we can seek help. It’s VITAL to our health.
Welcome to VITAL Health
Welcome to VITAL Health, an interdisciplinary interactive art project that helps address mental health in communities throughout North Carolina using performances, installations and workshops.