Highly sensitive and creative: Exhibition shows art against depression in Flensburg

Highly sensitive and creative: Exhibition shows art against depression in Flensburg

In the heart of Flensburg, Björn Frederic Rasch, who at the age of 36 courageously shares his inner struggles, shows how art can help to deal with psychological challenges. The talented artist, who lives with depression and a suspected autistic spectrum disorder, processes his thoughts and feelings in around 100 pictures, which are now presented in an impressive exhibition. This will open on November 27, 2025 at 10 a.m. in the CJD Flensburg office (Duburger Str. 70-72, 24939 Flensburg).

The opening is intended not only to provide an insight into Rasch's work, but also to put the spotlight on the lives of highly sensitive people. Levke Rühle, social worker at CJD Flensburg, launched the event together with Rasch. “With this exhibition we want to show how fulfilling and colorful a life can be despite psychological challenges,” explains Rühle. With this type of presentation, your institution would also like to draw attention to the comprehensive outpatient help that is aimed at adults with emotional, mental or physical limitations.

Mental health and autism

For many people living with autism, mental health problems are not uncommon. According to counts, 50 to 70 percent of autistic people suffer from anxiety disorders, while 7 out of 10 also face mental illness. This is also evident for Rasch, who, like many others on the autism spectrum, has experienced a difficult connection between his neurological challenges and mental illness. Autism culture makes it clear that autism is congenital and is not a medical illness, although it often has a profound impact on the quality of life of those affected.

The challenges often lie in the diagnosis. Symptoms of mental illness are often misinterpreted as part of autism. Support offers are therefore often inadequate and there is a lack of comprehensive therapeutic approaches that are specifically tailored to the needs of autistic people. neurologists and psychiatrists emphasize the importance of specific therapies that not only promote cognitive skills but also strengthen social interaction and communication.

A look at the exhibition

Visitors can admire the works of Björn Frederic Rasch in the CJD office until December 12, 2025. The exhibition is open to the public and entry is free. So that the visits can be organized well, you must register in advance by calling Tamara Sander on 0151-67417567. The exhibition offers another important opportunity to raise awareness of mental health and the specific challenges faced by people on the autism spectrum.

Rasch’s works are not only an expression of his inner world, but also a strong statement against stigmatization. His creative work shows that despite mental illness there are bright moments and that every person has their own story that is worth telling.

With this exhibition, the CJD Flensburg is sending an important signal for the importance of art in healing and for understanding the realities of life for people with psychological challenges. It's worth a visit - not only to see the creative works, but also to find out about the various support options for those affected.