Creative artists’ relationship with depression is a perennial topic. While some data analysis confirms that artists are more prone to depression, there is equally strong evidence to the contrary.Â
Splitting the hairs of various studies is of little comfort to those suffering from depression. Even if not clinically diagnosed, creative burnout is common. Unique to the creative artist’s experience of depression is the overlap between their professional, personal and creative identities. A disruption leaves them more radically destabilised for others with more ‘standard’ jobs.Â
