Join Us in Empowering Minds Through Art and Emotion
Art That Heals. Stories That Speak.
At Mental Matters, our mission is to empower individuals of all ages to explore their emotions, build resilience, and find healing through creativity. We believe in the power of art, imagination, and heart-centered storytelling to make mental wellness approachable, relatable, and deeply human.
How It Started
The Mental Matters movement began as a mixed media art series by Matthew Hanson, released in November 2024. Created to express emotions that are often difficult to communicate—like PTSD, rejection sensitivity dysphoria, and sensory processing challenges—the series quickly grew into something bigger. .
Mental Matters For Kids
In December 2024, Matt and Kaitlin released the first Mental Matters for Kids book, launching a new chapter focused on helping children better understand and express their feelings. Since then, they’ve made it their mission to use artistic expression as a bridge to healing—for kids and adults alike. And this is only the beginning
What We Do and Why It Matters
Children’s Books
We write heartfelt stories with sensory-friendly, relatable illustrations to help kids feel seen, supported, and understood—while giving parents and caregivers simple tools to talk about big feelings together.
Books for Adults
For grown-ups rediscovering their inner artist (or just trying to survive feelings), our books mix honesty, humor, and creativity to make healing a little less overwhelming—and a lot more human.
Coloring Contests
Our monthly coloring contests feature fun pages and creative writing prompts that encourage self-expression. Kids can enter for a chance to win free books, art supplies, and other feel-good prizes that spark imagination and confidence.
Art Prints & Merchandise
Our artwork turns feelings into something you can see, wear, and share. Each item supports mental wellness through creativity—and helps fund resources, books, and programs that make healing more accessible for all ages.
How You Can Help
Donate to Mental Matters
Every child deserves the tools to explore their emotions, express themselves, and feel seen. Your donation to the Mental Matters movement helps provide free books, art supplies, and creative learning materials that empower kids to discover their inner artist and build emotional resilience through creativity and self-expression.
Buy Our Books
Grab a copy of our heartfelt stories to support mental wellness at home, in classrooms, and beyond. Every purchase helps fund free resources, art supplies, and creative tools for kids and families in need.
Visit Our Linktree
Check out our Linktree to enter contests, follow us on social media, explore free resources, and share our mission. Every click helps us grow, reach more people, and bring creative emotional wellness to the community.
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question, suggestion, collaboration idea, or just want to say hello—use the form below to reach out. We’re always open to feedback, creative opportunities, and connections that help Mental Matters grow.