In Warsaw, art brings solace and hope to Ukrainian refugees
A “Slow-Looking” program at the National Museum in Warsaw, Poland is an innovative art therapy workshop for Ukrainian refugees.
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Art therapy offers an alternative to medication for depression and anxiety
Whether it’s music, clay or painting, research has shown that experiencing art makes us feel better. If only policymakers recognized the value.
Article in Healthing.ca by Robin Roberts
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
Resource: 45 Tools and Resources for Student Mental Health (iReviews)
Website from California with services, tools, and resources to support the mental wellness of students.
WSJ Magazine: Is Looking at Art a Path to Mental Well-Being?
Though making art has long been regarded as a form of therapy through self-expression, recently the passive participation is now being assessed as a different way of improving mental health.
Toronto Star: Practising the art of healing
AGO creates virtual “Close looking” program to help prevent burnout in palliative care physicians.
Resource: Canadians’ Arts Participation, Health, and Well-Being SIA report 53 (Hill Strategies Research Inc.)
The report uses statistical modelling via regression analysis to explore connections between a cultural participation index and four aspects of health and well-being.
Resource: National Arts and Culture Impact Survey (NACIS)
A national survey conducted during the pandemic on short-term economic and psychological fall-out for arts workers, impact of government interventions, resourcefulness and creativity, and the sustainability of careers in the arts sector post-pandemic.
What Do We Know About Doctor-Prescribed Museum Visits?
From depression and concussion recovery to MS, arts have helped Mississauga residents take back their lives Article by Eva Amsen, Published on Forbes.com on October 19, 2021. “Doctors in Brussels are prescribing museum visits to their patients who are struggling with stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Museum therapy isn’t new and doctors in other places, such as Montreal, have also been prescribing visits to the local art museum as therapy. Not all programs are the same, though, but researchers have been studying whether these interventions are effective.” … “In 2018, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Médecins francophones… Read More »What Do We Know About Doctor-Prescribed Museum Visits?
Forbes: What Do We Know About Doctor-Prescribed Museum Visits?
Written by Eva Amsen and published on Forbes.com on October 19, 2021