The mission of Art Against Depression and Anxiety (Art-A-DAY), a non-profit, non-government organization from Belgrade, Yugoslavia is to provide spiritual, educational, and marketing support to art creation of people who suffer from developmental and adjustment-related problems, such as major and/or moderate depression, anxiety and panic disorders and other forms of mood disorders (the artworks produced by this type of artists who lack formal artistic training are generally recognized and labeled by art historians and critics as a “raw art/outsider art” or “art brut"
In addition, Art-A-DAY will strive to provide the latest and the most relevant information related to both the mainstream (pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy and art therapy) and the alternative modes of healing (acupuncture, herbal therapy, aromatherapy, light therapy. etc) of depression-anxiety disorders.
Majority of Art-A-DAY's activities are supported by the sale of our book – “The Color of Grace”. Filled with hope and love, the book represents an unique encouragement for all those who 'still search for a meaning', and will, with no doubt, soon became a classic and bestselling text in the emerging field of alternative and complementary therapies in mental health. An original self-massage method is included in the book's Appendix. Highly recommended for mental health experts, as well.
“CLEARLY WRITTEN…FASCINATING…TRUTHFUL…SPIRITUAL…BRILLIANT… A MUST-HAVE FOR EVERY HOME AS A PREVENTION…THE BOOK OF HOPE AND LOVE…INTERACTIVE…” Dusica Babovic-Vuksanovic, M.D.
Consultant, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
“Beautifully-written, fascinating…a delight to read. Mr. Djurovic has made a profound contribution to our knowledge of depressive disorders and alternative modes of healing.”
Milena Janjic
Psychologist, London, UK
“This book is one of the kind; it is extremely valuable, accurate…useful…understandable…spiritual…truthful. This is the book of truth about depression and the ways the disease can be conquered. One of the best books I have ever read about depression and applied psychology, in general. I warmly recommend this book to everyone, especially at this global time of “sinking souls”. ”
Vladimir Pavicevic, Ph.D. Ambassador
Geneva, Switzerland
“This is one of the most easily readable and well thought-out guides and compendiums on the potentials of self-conducted art therapy for alleviating distresses of people who suffer from mood disorders. A must-have for every home as a prevention.”
Dejan Miljkovic, M.D.
Belgrade, Serbia
“This extraordinary book offers a great deal of suggestions and examples aimed at people with depressive disorders to acquire new skills necessary for their recovery. The book illuminates an aspect of art-therapy and personal struggle for dignity and hope. It deserves everyone's attention.”
Ksenija Sredanovic, M.D.
Montreal, Canada
“As a professional therapist dealing with peoples mental and emotional problems on a daily basis, I find this book both enlightening and refreshing.
Mr. Nebojsa Djurovic has captured the very essence of feeling encountered by depressives, but has gone further by giving a clear and honest insight into how a person can find the light at the end of the tunnel. This book
should be compulsory reading for everyone therapist and patient alike. Truly brilliant.”
Keith Jones, C. HYP. M.P.H. M.I.H.T
HEAD TUTOR, THE LA ROCHE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
“…And finally, allow me to give you my personal impression about the book; the book is read with a feeling “Yes this is it”, it overwhelms and colors your feelings and has almost a mesmerizing effect on a reader so that it makes difficult for the reader to makes a distance from the presented material; however, at the same time, the book provide the assurance and hope which can be summarized in the words: “nothing is lost, I can do something by myself in order to feel better”. The book that I’ve just read speaks about a great personal strength and the authentic altruism.”
Snezana Milutinovic, Psychologist and Therapist
Belgrade, Serbia
“Through his art and writing Mr. Djurovic shows us that the medical and
spiritual both have a place in healing the mind and body. Utilizing
artwork in his book makes the reader more able to grasp the despair,
pain, courage and hope that physical and mental illnesses evoke.”
Anna Claxton, Interior Designer
St. Pauli, MN, USA
The book is currently at the stage of “in print” preparation in Russia and Ukraine. We are in need of a good quality publisher in the USA and Canada. Please contact Mr. Djurovic for information regarding publishing this rare and helpful book in either Canada or the United States.
Email: artworks@art-a-day.org
Attn: Mr. Djurovic
Art-A-DAY
Treci bulevar 172
11 070 Novi Beograd
SERBIA
Please visit our site to find out more about making donations and sponsoring Art-A-Day “The Color of Grace” book. http://www.art-a-day.org/english/donations_sponsor.htm
Art- A- Day.com
Website http://www.art-a-day.org/
Email : ndjurovc@EUnet.yu
For information about antidepressant history, visit
http://yourdepressioninfo.com/antidepressanthistory/
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