Event: Mental Health Thru The Lens !!!

Topic: MENTAL HEALTH THRU THE LENS !!!

Date: 16th August 2025 (Saturday)

Time: 5pm

Venue: Seminar Room, Level 2 @ KL Gateway (Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2025)

Speaker: MNS Selangor Branch, SIG Photo Group Mr Gau Nair and Miss Constance Teo

"Make photography a practice of healing, not pressure. Shoot for meaning, not just for metrics." - Anonymous

Photography can be a powerful tool for enhancing mental well-being. It offers a creative outlet, promotes mindfulness, and can reduce stress and anxiety by providing a focus on the present moment and a sense of accomplishment. BUT ... it has a DARK side which people rarely discuss or confess. It's not just a medium for lifting people out of their depression or helping people with the mental health issues; it can also be a source of depression, anxiety, and self-doubt.

Join us deep dive into a topic which some can relate to and find out how we can get out of it.