BED 6... A Name Erased

On labels, acronyms, self-harm, suicide ideation and a cry for help

Ebony Gregg and Kate Alger

Oct 10, 2024

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October 10, 2024

It is World Mental Health Day.

Black and while ink illustration of a spartan bed in the right top corner, casting a large shadow occupying most of the field as if screaming: "This is BED 6!" — “The way they introduce me” — Kate Alger (All rights reserved)

Occupying BED 6, a young person struggles to live. And sometimes, right in that moment, thi…

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A guest post by

Kate Alger

Multi-disciplinary analogue artist-printmaker and educator. Wildlife Artist of the Year finalist 2024. Art lead for The Flying Child CIC. Instagram @KateAlgerArtist. Commissions welcome