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Talks at Paris Santé Boucry "Connections between psychic suffering and artistic creation"
Art and mental health share an intimate language that shapes our resilience and self-discovery. Join an insightful conversation where creators and clinicians unpack how artistic practice can serve as a catalyst for profound personal and social change.
Agora de la santé (Paris 18th)
About
The Agora de la santé in the 18th arrondissement hosts an afternoon dedicated to exploring the intersection of psychological distress and artistic creation. On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 14:00 to 18:00, attendees are invited to a series of discussions featuring practitioners and artists examining how creativity impacts personal recovery and clinical practice. This event is free of charge and open to the public, offering a platform for theoretical insights and practical experiences, followed by an open debate with the audience to continue the dialogue on the therapeutic value of art.
The fields of artistic creation and psychic suffering are often closely linked. Through testimonies, theoretical approaches, and practical experiences, this workshop invites reflection on the role of creation in life journeys and support practices, and proposes exploring the links between creation, mental health, and transformation through different perspectives and experiences.
The discussions will address the social value of therapy and creation, the role of art in processes of transformation and resistance, as well as the place of creativity in clinical practices. The meeting will also allow for the exploration of how artistic practices can foster expression, self-affirmation, connection with others, and soothing.
The presentations will be followed by a discussion with the audience, to continue the reflection and share experiences.
With
Dr. Hervé Hubert, psychiatrist, head of the Georges Politzer Center, CPMS of the Fondation Élan Retrouvé, president of APPS, will speak on "The common tool of social value in therapy and creation".
Alex Castillo, psychoanalyst, volunteer practitioner at the Georges Politzer Center, CPMS Élan Retrouvé, and Lydia Schabirosky, clinical psychologist, volunteer practitioner at the Georges Politzer Center and member of APPS, will present "Art, vital transformation, and resistance".
Christine Acheroufkebir, clinical psychologist, lecturer at Sorbonne Paris Nord University, artist-author, and researcher, will offer a reflection on "Thinking about clinical practice: attempting creativity and arts in zones of turbulence".
Francis Combes, poet, essayist, coordinator of the international Poètes de la Planète network, and publisher of Le Merle Moqueur, will present "Battre la campagne… courir les rues".
Geneviève Adt, coach therapist, NLP practitioner, and member of APPS, will speak on "The art that soothes".
Océan, artist and filmmaker, will discuss the links between transphobia and creation through his journey and artistic work, in a talk titled "Transphobia and creation: self-affirmation and the quest for the common".
Niloofar FAHIM, poet, women's rights activist
Free and open to all
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Paris Santé Boucry - Agora de la santé (4, rue Boucry, Paris 18th)
Our take on this event
Driven by the City of Paris and the ARS IDF, this meeting on October 14, 2026, examines the role of creativity in clinical and social settings. From 14:00 to 18:00, the Agora de la santé will host various experts, including psychiatrist Dr. Hervé Hubert, filmmaker Océan, and author Francis Combes, who will discuss the link between artistic expression, mental health, and social transformation.
The presentations cover diverse topics such as the social value of therapy, the use of art as a means of resistance, and the therapeutic power of creative processes. Speakers like Christine Acheroufkebir and Lydia Schabirosky will bring their academic and clinical perspectives to address how artistic practice can foster self-affirmation and soothing in times of turmoil.
The afternoon concludes with a debate, encouraging attendees to interact with the speakers and share their own experiences. The event is held at 4 rue Boucry, Paris 18e, and is open to everyone interested in these essential intersections of art and well-being.
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