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The therapist’s view

AP What are the biggest ways in which photography can help people with mental health issues, particularly those with depression and anxiety disorders?

Photography makes us stop and observe for that period of time – being present in that current moment. The encouragement to focus on the here and now is facilitating mindfulness, which can be successful in stress and anxiety reduction. Photographs can also be a way of

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