Painting Life: My Creative Journey Through Trauma

* 5.2 million adults in the United States suffer from trauma during a given year. (National Center for PTSD)

* At any point in time, 3% to 5% of people suffer from major depression; the lifetime risk is about 17%. (Anxiety and Depression Association of America)

* Multiple studies indicate that engaging in the arts stimulates the brain in a way that helps heal trauma

* Trauma affects our minds, bodies, and spirits. Creativity helps heal all three.