I wanted to visually portray this anguish for those who’ve never suffered with it, said Douglas Amorim, a Brazilian psychologist.

In his photo essay ‘Depressive Intimacy’ which was created with the assistance of photographer Lester Leomax; Amorim, turns his patients’ experience into stunning photos that draw attention to mental health and suicide issues.

Each photo bears a clear and powerful depiction of the emotional manifestation on people struggling with various mental health issues.

According to the psychologist, the photo above represents bipolar disorder.