Article by McMaster University. Published on June 17, 2026.
Read the full article: https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/blog/detail/blog/2026/06/17/engaging-in-the-arts-to-improve-mental-well-being
Excerpt:
The Bottom Line
- Speak with your healthcare team about using art-based programs as a complementary strategy in your plan to treat depressive symptoms.
- Approximately, one third of older adults experience depressive symptoms.
- Group art-based programs, such as those related to music, dance, and visual arts, may reduce depressive symptoms in late-life.