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Resource: Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation: The U.S. Surgeon Gneral’s advisory on the healing effects of social connection and community (The U.S. Surgeon General)

Given the profound consequences of loneliness and isolation, we have an opportunity, and an obligation, to make the same investments in addressing social connection that we have made in addressing tobacco use, obesity, and the addiction crisis. This Surgeon General’s Advisory shows us how to build more connected lives and a more connected society.

Resource: The Impact of Arts and Cultural Engagement on Population Health: Findings from Major Cohort Studies in the UK and USA 2017 –2022 (University College London)

This report synthesizes the global evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being, with a specific focus on the WHO European Region. Results from over 3000 studies identified a major role for the arts in the prevention of ill health, promotion of health, and management and treatment of illness across the lifespan.

Resource: Political declaration of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of non-communicalbe diseases, and mental health (World Health Organization)

Decision WHA76(9): Political declaration of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, and mental health Authors: World Health Organization, Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly Link: https://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/ pdf_files/WHA76/A76(9)-en.pdf Published by: World Health Organization Publication Date: 2023 Country: Switzerland Language: English Type: WHO Declaration

Resource: 211 Ontario

211 Ontario Authors: United Way & the Government of Ontario Link: https://211ontario.ca Description: 211 is a helpline that easily connects people to the social services, programs and community supports they need. Published by: United Way and the Government of Ontario Country: Canada Language: English & French Type: Website, Toolkit

Mississauga Arts Council announces the winner of the Arts for Mental Health Award

Mississauga, ON – October 27, 2022 Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce the winner of this year’s Arts for Mental Health Award, family physician and advocate for social justice and mental health, Dr. Colin Saldanha. Sponsored by Bell Canada, this award recognizes the work of individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to arts for mental health initiatives and is presented at MAC’s gala fundraiser for the arts, the MACsquerade Ball, returning this year on December 1st, 2022 at Le Treport.  “It is an honour to be recognized for this award. Throughout my long history of public service and… Read More »Mississauga Arts Council announces the winner of the Arts for Mental Health Award