From information obtained through the Arizona Health Survey, we know that over 665,000 Arizonans have high to moderate levels of feeling hopeless, worthless, anxious and/or depressed. Ask that same group about their sense of control, purpose in life and ability to bounce back, and a surprising thing happens. Among those experiencing the highest levels of psychological distress, 76% consider themselves to be either highly or moderately resilient. The number improves to 99% among those reporting just moderate distress. (See the graph to learn more.)

This means that most Arizonans, even when they are undergoing high or moderate levels of stress, are able to overcome life’s adversities by tapping into their own strengths.

To Gustavo and PSA Art Awakenings, art is one of the powerful paths to transforming difficult and even debilitating life experiences.

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