The genius in people with learning disabilities, mental health disorders

Photos: Artists with mental illnesses
Throughout history, numerous artists -- including Edvard Munch, shown here about 1889 -- have battled mental illness, leading scientists to examine the link between creativity and mental health.
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Photos: Artists with mental illnesses
Munch suffered from anxiety, which he poured into his paintings such as "The Scream."
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Photos: Artists with mental illnesses
Vincent van Gogh battled severe depression, and famously cut off his own ear.
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Photos: Artists with mental illnesses
In spite -- or perhaps because -- of his troubles, he created legendary masterpieces, such as his "Sunflowers" series, pictured here.
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Photos: Artists with mental illnesses
Paul Gauguin, a close friend of Van Gogh, also experienced severe bouts of depression and tried to end his life.
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Photos: Artists with mental illnesses
Gauguin left his native France for Tahiti, where he produced a series of sensual paintings such as "The Spirit of the Dead Watch."
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