'A shared love of the arts, dance and creativity has brought us together'.

The article discusses the development of the "Arts for the Blues" model and intervention, which is a creative, evidence-based psychological psychotherapy for depression. The model incorporates various art forms such as dance, music, writing, and drawing to provide alternative methods of expression for clients. It has been tested and used extensively for adults, children, and even NHS staff. The model has gained national and international appeal and is being further researched and implemented in various settings. The authors emphasize the importance of collaboration and are open to working with other psychologists and artists. [Extracted from the article]