Young photographer Laura Hospes was recently admitted to a psychiatric facility in the Netherlands for treatment of depression, anxiety and disordered eating, following a suicide attempt. During her stay, Hospes used her camera to help make sense of and bring some clarity to the confusing and overwhelming emotions she felt. Though initially the project was aimed at rediscovering herself and acted as a form of healing and therapy, Hospes later decided to share her photo series, entitled UPC-UMCG, on social media in the hopes that it may touch others who have also struggled with mental illness and spent time in a psychiatric ward.
“At first, I made this complete series for myself, to deal with the difficulties and express my feelings. After that, I want to inspire people who are or have been in a psychiatric hospital. I want them to see my pictures and recognize themselves in it. I hope they feel taken seriously, less crazy and less alone.”
You can find out more about Hospes' work here:
Laura Hospes Photography
http://www.laurahospes.com/Projects/UCP-UMCG/index.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3204465/Student-takes-haunting-self-portraits-admitted-psychiatric-hospital-following-suicide-attempt-happens-closed-doors.html
“At first, I made this complete series for myself, to deal with the difficulties and express my feelings. After that, I want to inspire people who are or have been in a psychiatric hospital. I want them to see my pictures and recognize themselves in it. I hope they feel taken seriously, less crazy and less alone.”
You can find out more about Hospes' work here:
Laura Hospes Photography
http://www.laurahospes.com/Projects/UCP-UMCG/index.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3204465/Student-takes-haunting-self-portraits-admitted-psychiatric-hospital-following-suicide-attempt-happens-closed-doors.html
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