Artists of all ages are being invited to enter a drawing competition that aims to raise awareness of the brain and how it works.

The competition, launched by The Stroke Association and the University of Edinburgh, invites people from across Edinburgh to think about their brain and the way that it affects their body and mind.

Entrants will be provided with a blank silhouette of a human head, which they can illustrate with whatever they feel represents their mind.

The team behind the competition, called "What is in my head?", will inspire people to think more carefully about the importance of brain health.

The competition is launched on the first day of Brain Awareness Week  and has arisen from previous workshops carried out by the University of Edinburgh with local primary schools. (See more on Brain Awareness Week - March 16, 2009)

The workshops aim to teach children more about brain imaging and how the brain works.

You can download and entry form here>