Libby Garner Wins MegaConference Art Contest

Libby Garner is the Legislative Liaison (Lobbyist) of Tennessee Mental Health Consumers' Association (TMHCA). Recently, a piece of Libby's artwork entitled 'Stepping Out' was chosen to be featured at this year's TN Disability MegaConference where it will be used on the conference program and t-shirts.

Libby is a Tennessee Certified Peer Specialist; she has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Middle Tennessee State University, and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois.

Since becoming employed at TMHCA Libby has helped establish several new programs. Libby has helped incorporate art and art therapy into TMHCA’s programs and her efforts have helped others develop new recovery tools that help reduce symptoms of mental illness.

Libby’s recovery path has included a lengthy study of the complexities of, and tools for handling, the symptoms of Bi-Polar Disorder. Supportive friends and family, correct medication, and therapy have all contributed to her ability to have a rich and fulfilling life. Libby has recognized that by helping others who share many of the same challenges of mental illness, it has empowered her to succeed and overcome her own challenges.

She says, “The disorder that is part of me is also my credential.”  'STEPPING OUT’ represents coming out of the darkness and into the light.

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