In Warsaw, art brings solace and hope to Ukrainian refugees (Paul Waldie, Globe and Mail)
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 (Robin Roberts, Healthing.ca)
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: The impact of the arts in helthcare on patients and service users: A critical review (Health and Social Care Community)
This review provides an updated evaluation of the emerging body of literature on the value of the arts in healthcare settings. Internationally, there is growing interest in the use of the arts in the healthcare context supported by the number of research studies reported in the nursing and medical literature.
The Ozerdinc Grimes Family Therapeutic Recreation and Creative Arts Program
Learn about the Perley Health long term care home’s Therapeutic Recreation and Creative Arts Program for long term care residents
Next City: Welcome to Your Friendly Neighborhood Mental Health Center
While communities often see large mental health facilities as a threat, one Kansas City neighborhood is discovering it can be an asset.
Question by The Honourable Patricia Bovey to Ministry of Health: Impact of Arts and Culture on Health
Question by The Honourable Patricia Bovey to Ministry of Health at the Debates of the Senate, 1st Session, 44th Parliament (February 9, 2022)
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.
Chicago WGN: Painting a new path to Covid recovery
Chicago pulmonary and critical care specialist who cares for the sickest of Covid patients uses art to process their pandemic experience.
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.