With our focus on creativity and mental health, we were very interested to come across an extensive article connecting the two subjects from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. In this piece Dr John Morgan, now Professor John Morgan explores the links between the creativity of several renowned artists, authors, poets and other luminaries in relation to their mental health. The article was written and originally published as part of the college’s ‘Changing Minds’ campaign. This ran between 1997 and 2003 seeking to improve the public’s knowledge of mental health issues and thus helping to reduce the stigma all too often suffered by those affected.

With thanks to Professor John F Morgan and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, as well as the National Portrait Gallery for the illustrations used.