After visiting her ailing mother, Sinéad O’Connor took to Twitter to reveal that she had to leave a homeless shelter because they couldn’t accommodate her needs as an artist. The Irish singer-songwriter shared the news with her followers, stating: ‘Just left a homeless shelter after being told I could not have my easel and paints with me.’ She continued, explaining that as a creative person, art is essential for her mental well-being, and being forced to leave her supplies behind was devastating. O’Connor went on to express gratitude towards the shelter staff for their kindness but also emphasized that they need to understand the importance of artistic expression in healing processes. ‘I am an artist,’ she said, ‘and I don’t think you can fully heal without art.’ Her tweet sparked a debate among her followers regarding the role of arts therapy in treating mental illnesses like depression and anxiety.