Doha, Qatar: As part of Mental Health Month, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art will host Unmasking the Mind: How Art, Sound & Story Heal Us, a public panel discussion on October 8, 2025.
The programme affirms Mathaf’s commitment to mental health advocacy and community wellbeing by offering an inclusive platform for interdisciplinary dialogue. The discussion will highlight the intersection of art, music, and psychology by emphasizing how creativity is not only artistic but also therapeutic.
Confirmed panelists include Dr. Zhivka Pesheva, clinical psychologist, life coach and musician, Dr. Marta Casillas, clinical psychologist, Olga Velcheva, musician and sound therapist and Ramzi Bou Kamel, musician. The conversation will be moderated by Melina de Moura, Head of Public Programs at Mathaf.
By hosting Unmasking the Mind, Mathaf demonstrates how museums and cultural institutions can actively contribute to public health, providing safe spaces where art, music, and psychology intersect to break stigma and open new possibilities for healing. This initiative also reflects Mathaf’s broader commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together clinical psychologists, artists, and musicians to explore innovative approaches to wellbeing. Above all, Unmasking the Mind underscores Mathaf’s dedication to empowering the public with knowledge, encouraging participation, and nurturing a culture of open conversations around mental health.
The event is free and open to the public.
