AN exhibition by mental health service users in Swindon is underway at the Wyvern Theatre.

More than 20 pictures are on display and some of them will be for sale.

Nisha Wickramasinghe, befriending co-ordinator for the Swindon branch of MIND, who organised the exhibition, believes that art is an excellent therapy for people with mental health problems.

"We have been talking about it for two years and we have finally done it," he said.

"Through running courses we have noticed that we have some really good artists.

"The changes in people when they creating something are just tremendous.

"In doing this exhibition, we have had of people working together and a lot of people were there just helping.

"They were just so enthusiastic about it all.

"I would also like to thank Swindon Borough Council for all its help."

The exhibition is being held at the Wyvern's Harlequin bar from 11am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, until June 4.