Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ArtsCare Improving Mental Health through Creative Experiences ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://artscare.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://artscare.ca/news-2/) - [Healthydebate.ca: What if your health-care team included an artist?](https://artscare.ca/2026/07/10/healthydebate-ca-what-if-your-health-care-team-included-an-artist/) - Article from Healthydebate.ca that mentions MAC's ArtsCare program and explores incorporating the arts into regular health-care plans. - [McMaster Optimal Aging Portal: Engaging in the arts to improve mental well-being](https://artscare.ca/2026/06/22/mcmaster-optimal-aging-portal-engaging-in-the-arts-to-improve-mental-well-being/) - Article from McMaster University on how to include arts-based programming into healthcare plans to combat depressive symptoms in older adults. - [Canada Council for the Arts: When kids find the arts, communities feel the impact](https://artscare.ca/2026/04/07/canada-council-for-the-arts-when-kids-find-the-arts-communities-feel-the-impact/) - Article from the Canada Council for the Arts highlighting the impact on theatre and youth. - [Canada Council for the Arts: The Rise of Social Prescribing in Canada](https://artscare.ca/2026/03/26/canada-council-for-the-arts-the-rise-of-social-prescribing-in-canada/) - Article from the Canada Council for the Arts highlighting the benefits of Social Prescription and some incredible programs across Canada. - [Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Transform Our Health (University College London)](https://artscare.ca/2026/03/03/art-cure-the-science-of-how-the-arts-transform-our-health-university-college-london/) - Article on UCL's Art Cure book which looks at the last decade of UCL's research into the relationship between arts and wellness. - [Why Music Moves Us: With application to dementia (Dr. Lee Bartel, University of Toronto, Music Care Conference 2025)](https://artscare.ca/2026/03/02/why-music-moves-us-lee-bartel-music-care-2025/) - Dr. Lee Bartel on impact of music on dementia from the Music Care Conference 2025. Access slides and watch his interview on The Agenda with Steve Paikin. - [Music Care in Action - Winter 2026 (Music Care by Room 217)](https://artscare.ca/2026/01/07/music-care-in-action-winter-2026-music-care-by-room-217/) - Winter 2026 Newsletter from Music Care by Room 217 WHAT'S NEW CHANGEMAKERS Julie Lambert is the kind of caregiver every person living with dementia hopes to find. In a Hamilton long-term care home, Julie uses music with intention, compassion, and skill to transform moments of fear into connection and calm. Trained through MUSIC CARE Certification, - [How the arts can help cure the loneliness epidemic. It’s called a social prescription and its catching on (Gail Lord and Lola Rasminsky, Toronto Star)](https://artscare.ca/2025/11/13/how-the-arts-can-help-cure-the-loneliness-epidemic-its-called-a-social-prescription-and-its-catching-on-gail-lord-and-lola-rasminsky-toronto-star/) - "Imagine if arts programs were considered part of our national strategy to combat mental illness and loneliness?" - [Resource: Community Asset Mapping for Social Prescribing in Peel (Kobisha Rajeswaran)](https://artscare.ca/2025/10/24/resource-community-asset-mapping-for-social-prescribing-in-peel-kobisha-rajeswaran/) - This findings report is a part of the research project: “Community Asset Mapping for Social Prescribing in Peel”. - [Art lights up our brains and ignites action (David Suzuki and Jode Roberts, David Suzuki Foundation)](https://artscare.ca/2025/09/19/art-lights-up-our-brains-and-ignites-action-david-suzuki-and-jode-roberts-david-suzuki-foundation/) - "When we encounter art — whether it’s a painting, dance, music or story — our brains engage networks tied to emotion, memory and empathy." - [Join us at the Music Care Conference 2025 by Room 217](https://artscare.ca/2025/06/23/join-us-at-the-music-care-conference-2025-by-room-217/) - You are invited to the Music Care Conference 2025 happening November 14, 2025 at Metalworks Institute in Mississauga. - [the toolkit: Improv w/ Shanda Bezic - Red Nose Remedy](https://artscare.ca/2025/04/21/the-toolkit-improv-w-shanda-bezic-red-nose-remedy/) - "the toolkit" is a workshop series designed to bring together a community of like-minded artists who use their practices to serve the greater good. - [HeART Care Symposium (2024)](https://artscare.ca/2024/11/25/heart-care-symposium-2024/) - MAC was proud to be a part of the HeART Care Symposium in November 2024, presented by the Ottawa Art Gallery. - [Mississauga Arts Council receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant for new Arts for Mental Health conference](https://artscare.ca/2021/08/20/mississauga-arts-council-receives-ontario-trillium-foundation-seed-grant-for-new-arts-for-mental-health-conference/) - Mississauga Arts Council receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant for new Arts for Mental Health conference - [Federal election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the mental health system, says CMHA](https://artscare.ca/2021/08/30/federal-election-a-once-in-a-generation-opportunity-to-fix-the-mental-health-system-says-cmha/) - The Canadian Mental Health Association calls on federal parties to ensure mental health care is a top priority in the upcoming election campaign. - [The Future of Music and Arts in Medicine and Health (Conference) - Berlin 2024 - IAMM & ISfAM](https://artscare.ca/2024/05/15/the-future-of-music-and-arts-in-medicine-and-health-conference-berlin-2024-iamm-isfam/) - This hybrid event will bring together medical and artistic experts, researchers, practitioners, and students from around the world, offering opportunities for collaboration and networking across continents and disciplines - [Resource: Craft Psychology: How crafting promotes health, Book (Dr Anne Kirketerp)](https://artscare.ca/2024/10/09/resource-craft-psychology-how-crafting-promotes-health-book-dr-anne-kirketerp/) - 'Craft Psychology' by Dr. Anne Kirketerp explains the science and psychology behind crafting and its effects on health and wellbeing. - [Resource: Group drumming as a burnout prevention initiative among staff members at a child and adolescent mental health care facility (South African Journal of Psychology)](https://artscare.ca/2024/10/09/resource-group-drumming-as-a-burnout-prevention-initiative-among-staff-members-at-a-child-and-adolescent-mental-health-care-facility-south-african-journal-of-psychology/) - The research concludes that drumming and recreational music-making groups may represent a potentially powerful and cost-effective burnout reduction strategy, particularly within the context of public mental health in South Africa. - [Resource: Recreational Music-Making: A Cost-Effective Group Interdisciplinary Strategy for Reducing Burnout and Improving Mood States in Long-Term Care Workers (Advances)](https://artscare.ca/2024/10/09/resource-recreational-music-making-a-cost-effective-group-interdisciplinary-strategy-for-reducing-burnout-and-improving-mood-states-in-long-term-care-workers-advances/) - Research that concludes Recreation Music-Making reduces burnout and mood dimensions, as well as TMD, in long-term care workers. - [Resource: Group drumming and well-being: A promising self-care strategy for social workers (Arts & Health)](https://artscare.ca/2024/10/09/resource-group-drumming-and-well-being-a-promising-self-care-strategy-for-social-workers-arts-health/) - Research that concludes recreational drumming is a promising group-oriented self-care strategy among social workers, who often hold high-stress occupations. - [Resource: Comfort Sound Drumming: Successfully adapting the traditional drum circle for hospitalized cancer patients and their caregivers (John R. Beck)](https://artscare.ca/2024/10/09/resource-comfort-sound-drumming-successfully-adapting-the-traditional-drum-circle-for-hospitalized-cancer-patients-and-their-caregivers-john-r-beck/) - The article discusses the use of interactive group drumming among hospitalized cancer patients, specifically hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients, and the positive impact this approach has had on patients as shown in a pilot study conducted in Wake-Forest Baptise Medical Center in North Carolina. - [Resource: The effects of group improvisational music therapy on depression in adolescents and adults with substance abuse: a randomized controlled trial (Nordic Journal of Music Therapy)](https://artscare.ca/2024/10/09/resource-the-effects-of-group-improvisational-music-therapy-on-depression-in-adolescents-and-adults-with-substance-abuse-a-randomized-controlled-trial-nordic-journal-of-music-therapy/) - Research on the effect of group improvisational music therapy on depression in adolescents and adults with substance abuse. - [Resource: Therapeutic Potential of a Drum and Dance Ceremony Based on the African Ngoma Tradition (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)](https://artscare.ca/2024/10/09/resource-therapeutic-potential-of-a-drum-and-dance-ceremony-based-on-the-african-ngoma-tradition-journal-of-alternative-and-complementary-medicine/) - Research on the benefits of drum and dance ceremonies based in the African Ngoma Tradition. - [Resource: African drumming: a holistic approach to reducing stress and improving health? (Department of Physiological Sciences, Stellenbosch University)](https://artscare.ca/2024/10/09/resource-african-drumming-a-holistic-approach-to-reducing-stress-and-improving-health-department-of-physiological-sciences-stellenbosch-university/) - Research on Djembe drumming. Findings include that Djembe drumming may improve cardiovascular health and at the same time may decrease stress and anxiety levels. - [Resource: Making music for mental health: how group drumming mediates recovery (Psychology of Well-Being)](https://artscare.ca/2024/10/09/resource-making-music-for-mental-health-how-group-drumming-mediates-recovery-psychology-of-well-being/) - Research demonstrating that group drumming provides a creative and mutual learning space in which mental health recovery can take place. - [Resource: Immediate effects of group-based wellness drumming on affective states in university students (Mungas and Silverman, University of Minnesota, School of Music)](https://artscare.ca/2024/10/09/resource-immediate-effects-of-group-based-wellness-drumming-on-affective-states-in-university-students-mungas-and-silverman-university-of-minnesota-school-of-music/) - Resource on the positive benefits of active music-making published from University of Minnesota's School of Music. - [Resource: Effect of group empowerment drumming on cognitive performance and mood in women with fibromyalgia - disseration (Aquino, California State University, Fullerton)](https://artscare.ca/2024/10/09/resource-effect-of-group-empowerment-drumming-on-cognitive-performance-and-mood-in-women-with-fibromyalgia-disseration-aquino-california-state-university-fullerton/) - Dissertation by Jordan Keith Aquino on the effect of group drumming for women with fibromyalgia. - [Yes, Listening to Music Is Therapy (Daniel J. Levitin, The Walrus)](https://artscare.ca/2024/10/09/yes-listening-to-music-is-therapy-daniel-j-levitin-the-walrus/) - The Walrus: Music reduces pain, increases resilience, and reconnects Alzheimer’s patients with their memories. It’s time for science to take it seriously - [Making arts and crafts improves your mental health as much as having a job, scientists find (Riane Lumer, CNN)](https://artscare.ca/2024/09/27/making-arts-and-crafts-improves-your-mental-health-as-much-as-having-a-job-scientists-find-riane-lumer-cnn/) - CNN article on the benefits of arts and crafts on your mental health according to studies published in Frontiers in Public Health. - [Creative arts therapy can help healthcare workers experiencing burnout, researchers say (The Conversation, Fast Company)](https://artscare.ca/2024/09/14/creative-arts-therapy-can-help-healthcare-workers-experiencing-burnout-researchers-say-the-conversation-fast-company/) - "The creative process invites doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to remember what it means to be human, to be vulnerable." - [Researchers study how arts therapy can benefit health care workers (Hunter Boyce, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)](https://artscare.ca/2024/09/14/researchers-study-how-arts-therapy-can-benefit-health-care-workers-hunter-boyce-the-atlanta-journal-constitution/) - "The University of Colorado research team has spent nearly two decades studying work-related stress" says this article. - [Doctors Should Offer 'Social Prescribing' to Patients(Julia Hotz, Scientific American)](https://artscare.ca/2024/09/03/doctors-should-offer-social-prescribing-to-patientsjulia-hotz-scientific-american/) - Article on the benefits of social prescribing, published on Scientific American. - [Mass. starts country's first arts prescription program for physical and behavioral health (Alison Kuznitz, State House News Service, WBUR)](https://artscare.ca/2024/07/12/mass-starts-countrys-first-arts-prescription-program-for-physical-and-behavioral-health-alison-kuznitz-state-house-news-service-wbur/) - WBUR article on a new social prescribing program developed by Massachusetts Culture Council and health-care provider Art Pharmacy. - [Resource: WhereToStart.ca](https://artscare.ca/2024/05/08/resource-wheretostart-ca/) - WhereToStart.ca provides access to a variety of mental health services for children and youth offered by four service providers in Peel Region. - [Resource: The Arts and the Quality of Life for Ontarians (Nanos/Ontario Arts Council)](https://artscare.ca/2024/04/12/resource-the-arts-and-the-quality-of-life-for-ontarians-nanos-ontario-arts-council/) - Arts and Quality of Life for Ontarians, commissioned from Nanos by OAC, surveyed Ontarians on the importance of the arts for their quality of life and mental health, as well as their opinions towards the role of the arts in relation to community, diversity and identity. - [Taking a look at ArtsCare (Dan White, Sydenham Current)](https://artscare.ca/2024/04/03/taking-a-look-at-artscaredan-white-sydenham-current/) - Sydenham Current article on the MAC's ArtsCare initiatives and programming. - [Mississauga Arts Council: Health Through the Arts (Rick Muller, City Life Magazine)](https://artscare.ca/2024/03/12/mississauga-arts-council-health-through-the-arts-rick-muller-city-life-magazine/) - City Life Magazine article on the introduction of Mississauga Arts Council's Pilot ArtsCare Social Prescription Program. - [Sound and sight: Anna Silgardo – We are all unique (Douglas McLean, Doppler Online)](https://artscare.ca/2024/02/12/anna-silgardo-doppler/) - Doppler Online (Hunstville) article on Anna Silgardo's Artist in Momentum programming for self discovery, self awareness, and healing. - [Mississauga Arts Council presents a two-year Pilot ArtsCare Social Prescription Program to Hon. Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions](https://artscare.ca/2024/02/06/mac-pilot-artscare-program/) - On November 30th, 2023, Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) presented a new Proposal for a Pilot ArtsCare Social Prescription Program to the Hon. Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. - [Resource: Proposal for a Pilot ArtsCare Social Prescription Program (Mississauga Arts Council)](https://artscare.ca/2024/01/30/resource-proposal-for-a-pilot-artscare-social-prescription-program-mississauga-arts-council/) - Following their findings from the Arts for Mental Health Conference in 2021, Mississauga Arts Council created a Proposal for a Pilot ArtsCare Social Prescription Program. Written by art therapist Haley Toll, this pilot program is the next step to furthering MAC’s ArtsCare initiatives to make creative experiences and activities available to residents as a non-pharmacological solution to improving mental health. - [‘A prescription for fun’: How social prescribing is aiming to connect vulnerable Canadians to their communities (Erin Anderssen, The Globe and Mail)](https://artscare.ca/2024/01/04/a-prescription-for-fun-how-social-prescribing-is-aiming-to-connect-vulnerable-canadians-to-their-communities-erin-anderssen-the-globe-and-mail/) - The Globe and Mail article that explores pilot programming for social prescriptions. - [Arts-based social prescribing comes to Stanford (Robin Wander, Stanford Report)](https://artscare.ca/2023/12/08/arts-based-social-prescribing-comes-to-stanford-robin-wander-stanford-report/) - A new partnership between Vaden Health Services and the program Art Pharmacy taps into the power of experiences like taking a poetry workshop or attending a photography exhibit for enhancing student well-being. - [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)](https://artscare.ca/2023/10/20/resource-our-epidemic-of-loneliness-and-isolation-the-u-s-surgeon-gnerals-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)](https://artscare.ca/2023/10/20/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: The arts in public health policy: progress and opportunities (The Lancet: Health Policy)](https://artscare.ca/2023/10/20/resource-the-arts-in-public-health-policy-progress-and-opportunities-the-lancet-health-policy/) - To explore what global progress is being made towards the WHO's call for collaboration between arts and public health. The paper presents examples of arts and health policy development from diverse government areas: health, arts, local governments, and cross government. - [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)](https://artscare.ca/2023/10/20/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: The impact of the arts in helthcare on patients and service users: A critical review (Health and Social Care Community)](https://artscare.ca/2022/09/20/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. - [Question by The Honourable Patricia Bovey to Ministry of Health: Impact of Arts and Culture on Health](https://artscare.ca/2022/02/09/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: Basic Toolkit Handbook: Building and Sustaining Arts in Healthcare Programs (Society for the Arts in Healthcare)](https://artscare.ca/2009/11/19/resource-basic-toolkit-handbook-building-and-sustaining-arts-in-healthcare-programs-society-for-the-arts-in-healthcare/) - This Handbook reflects the complex and changing needs of our growing field. It serves as a guide through the Society for the Arts in Healthcare’s full-day workshop. - [Resource: Be Creative Be Well; Arts, wellbeing and local communities: An evaluation (National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health)](https://artscare.ca/2011/12/10/resource-be-creative-be-well-arts-wellbeing-and-local-communities-an-evaluation-national-collaborating-centre-for-aboriginal-health/) - This is an important report that describes and evaluates the Be Creative Be Well project and the key role it has played within the integrated, community-led Well London programme. - [Resource: The Value of Arts & Culture, Peoples & Society (Arts Council England)](https://artscare.ca/2014/01/01/resource-the-value-of-arts-culture-peoples-society-arts-council-england/) - This evidence review covers he value of arts & culture within four major areas: economy, health & well-being, society & education. - [Resource: Visual Art and Mental Health: A systematic review... (What Works Centre for Wellbeing)](https://artscare.ca/2018/12/19/resource-visual-art-and-mental-health-a-systematic-review-what-works-centre-for-wellbeing/) - This systematic review aimed to address the primary question: What are the subjective wellbeing outcomes of engaging with visual arts for ‘working-age’ adults (15-64 years) with diagnosed mental health conditions?; and a related secondary question: What are the processes by which the subjective wellbeing outcomes are achieved? - [Resource: Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions (The University of Queensland)](https://artscare.ca/2018/10/19/resource-identification-with-arts-based-groups-improves-mental-wellbeing-in-adults-with-chronic-mental-health-conditions-the-university-of-queensland/) - A social identity theoretical approach was applied to explore how participation in the arts may improve mental health in a longitudinal study. - [Resource: ‘Artlift’ arts-on-referral intervention in UK primary care: updated findings from an ongoing observational study (European Journal of Public Health)](https://artscare.ca/2018/12/31/resource-artlift-arts-on-referral-intervention-in-uk-primary-care-updated-findings-from-an-ongoing-observational-study-european-journal-of-public-health/) - Arts for health interventions are an accepted option for medical management of mental wellbeing in health care. Updated findings are presented from a prospective longitudinal follow-up (observational) design study of an arts on referral programme in UK general practice, over a 7-year period (2009–2016). - [Resource: Creating Health Communities Through Cross-Sector Collaboration White Paper (University Center for Arts in Medicine & ArtPlace America)](https://artscare.ca/2019/11/19/resource-creating-health-communities-through-cross-sector-collaboration-white-paper-university-center-for-arts-in-medicine-artplace-america/) - This paper presents a case for how collaboration among the public health, arts and culture, and community development sectors is critical to addressing the issues and conditions that limit health in America. - [Resource: SOCIAL PRESCRIBING IN ONTARIO - Progress Report (Alliance for Healthier Communities)](https://artscare.ca/2019/11/20/resource-social-prescribing-in-ontario-progress-report-alliance-for-healthier-communities/) - Overview of social prescribing projects in 11 Ontario Community Health Centres - [Resource: ARTS ON PRESCRIPTION: Improving health and wellbeing through arts participation (Alliance for Healthier Communities)](https://artscare.ca/2019/11/19/resource-arts-on-prescription-improving-health-and-wellbeing-through-arts-participation-alliance-for-healthier-communities/) - Slides from a webinar outlining several projects in the Toronto area linking culture and wellbeing. - [Resource: Qualitative findings from a systematic review: Visual arts engagement for adults with mental health conditions (University of Brighton)](https://artscare.ca/2020/11/19/resource-qualitative-findings-from-a-systematic-review-visual-arts-engagement-for-adults-with-mental-health-conditions-university-of-brighton/) - Evidence-based research on arts and mental health. - [Resource: The Windsor Essex Compassion Care Community: 2020 Highlights and Results (The Windsor Essex Compassion Care Community)](https://artscare.ca/2021/02/27/resource-the-windsor-essex-compassion-care-community-2020-highlights-and-results-the-windsor-essex-compassion-care-community/) - "The Importance of Being Connected" program was found to increase awareness of the negative effects of social isolation and promote intentional and persistent reaching out to other community members in relational, emotional and practical support. A research group involving the universities of Windsor, McMaster, Western, Toronto, Carelton, and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute were involved in program evaluation. A series of academic papers and presentations are in development based on this research. - [Resource: Treating symptoms of depression in people with dementia: Are non-drug strategies a promising option? (McMaster University)](https://artscare.ca/2021/07/19/resource-treating-symptoms-of-depression-in-people-with-dementia-are-non-drug-strategies-a-promising-option-mcmaster-university/) - Art therapy and reminiscing effective treatments for elderly with depressive disorders. - [Resource: Ontario Adding Mental Health Workers to OPP Communications Centres (Ontario News Room)](https://artscare.ca/2021/06/22/resource-ontario-adding-mental-health-workers-to-opp-communications-centres-ontario-news-room/) - The Ontario government is investing $8.4 million over three years in a new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crisis Call Diversion Program. This program will help police offer the most appropriate response to calls from individuals experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis. - [Resource: National Arts and Culture Impact Survey (NACIS)](https://artscare.ca/2021/11/19/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. - [Resource: Canadians' Arts Participation, Health, and Well-Being SIA report 53 (Hill Strategies Research Inc.)](https://artscare.ca/2021/11/19/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. - [Museum Visits Prescribed to Combat Covid-Related Stress (Manuel Charr, museumnext.com)](https://artscare.ca/2021/09/07/museum-visits-prescribed-to-combat-covid-related-stress/) - Social Prescription news from Belgium. Patients suffering from stress will be offered prescriptions to visit public museums. - [What Do We Know About Doctor-Prescribed Museum Visits? (Eva Amsen, Forbes.com)](https://artscare.ca/2021/11/18/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 - [In Warsaw, art brings solace and hope to Ukrainian refugees (Paul Waldie, Globe and Mail)](https://artscare.ca/2023/03/06/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. - [Art therapy offers an alternative to medication for depression and anxiety (Robin Roberts, Healthing.ca)](https://artscare.ca/2023/01/26/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 - [The Ozerdinc Grimes Family Therapeutic Recreation and Creative Arts Program](https://artscare.ca/2022/04/29/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 - [Ontario Arts Council: New research demonstrates the impact of the arts on Ontarians’ personal and community well-being](https://artscare.ca/2023/10/11/ontario-arts-council-new-research-demonstrates-the-impact-of-the-arts-on-ontarians-personal-and-community-well-being/) - On World Mental Health Day (October 10), the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is sharing new research demonstrating that the arts play a major role in the personal and community well-being of Ontarians. - [Swerve introduces Therapeutic Dawn, building a pilot for the use of VR in wellness](https://artscare.ca/2023/08/18/swerve-introduces-therapeutic-dawn-building-a-pilot-for-the-use-of-vr-in-wellness/) - Therapeutic Dawn is an upcoming project from Swerve which aims to create immersive content for those experiencing various health challenges. - [Resource: Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities (University of Florida)](https://artscare.ca/2023/09/08/resource-arts-on-prescription-a-field-guide-for-us-communities-university-of-florida/) - Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities offers a roadmap for communities to develop programs that formally integrate arts, culture, and nature resources into local health and social care systems. - [The MUSIC CARE Conference by Room 217 invites care partners interested in the positive impact of music](https://artscare.ca/2023/08/18/the-music-care-conference-by-room-217/) - MCC is a day of inspiration and information for anyone who wants to learn more about music in care. - [Resource: 211 Ontario](https://artscare.ca/2023/08/10/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 seeks ArtsCare Program Proposals and ArtsCare Participant Referrals](https://artscare.ca/2023/06/29/mississauga-arts-council-seeks-artscare-program-proposals-and-artscare-participant-referrals/) - Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is excited to expand our ArtsCare program! We are seeking participant referrals and new therapeutic arts program proposals so that we can expand our ArtsCare programming this fall. - [NEWSTALK 1010 Interview with Dr. Colin Saldanha on ArtsCare](https://artscare.ca/2023/05/09/newstalk1010-interview-with-dr-colin-saldanha-on-artscare/) - Dr. Colin Saldanha was interviewed about ArtsCare initiatives on NEWSTALK 1010's Moore in the Morning - [Mississauga Arts Council announces the winner of the Arts for Mental Health Award](https://artscare.ca/2022/10/28/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 - [Forbes: What Do We Know About Doctor-Prescribed Museum Visits?](https://artscare.ca/2021/10/19/forbes-what-do-we-know-about-doctor-prescribed-museum-visits/) - Written by Eva Amsen and 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 - [Program: Heart House Hospice Programming (Heart House Hospice)](https://artscare.ca/2016/03/01/program-heart-house-hospice-programming-heart-house-hospice/) - Heart House Hospice (HHH) initiated our health and wellness program in 2015 with a grant from Baxter International.That grant provided us with the preliminary data to apply to the Ontario Trillium for continued funding for this project. - [Program: Artists in Momentum (Artists in Momentum)](https://artscare.ca/2018/11/19/program-artists-in-momentum-artists-in-momentum/) - An organization that promotes as as a vehicle for self-care in the workplace and in the community. Provides artists a safe space to express themselves. - [Program: Contagious Cities (Wellcome)](https://artscare.ca/2020/01/01/program-contagious-cities-wellcome/) - Contagious Cities was an international cultural programme which supported local conversations around the global challenges of epidemic preparedness. The programme was staged across four cities: Berlin, Geneva, Hong Kong and New York. It ran from September 2018 to December 2019. - [Program: Arts Wellness at SKETFCH (SKETCH Working Arts)](https://artscare.ca/2021/01/01/program-arts-wellness-at-sketfch-sketch-working-arts/) - Various food, art, and mental health resources for youth navigating or on the margins of homelessness. - [Program: Write Around Peel (Writers Collective of Canada)](https://artscare.ca/2021/01/01/program-write-around-peel-writers-collective-of-canada/) - Open workshops where participants create first draft writing. WCC has 6 essential practices that allow our writers the ability to go deep. We encourage authentic writing! - [WSJ Magazine: Is Looking at Art a Path to Mental Well-Being?](https://artscare.ca/2022/01/06/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. - [Chicago WGN: Painting a new path to Covid recovery](https://artscare.ca/2022/01/19/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. - [Next City: Welcome to Your Friendly Neighborhood Mental Health Center](https://artscare.ca/2022/04/11/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. - [Resource: 45 Tools and Resources for Student Mental Health (iReviews)](https://artscare.ca/2022/02/07/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. - [Resource: Music Therapy for Autism: How Effective Is It?(Elemy)](https://artscare.ca/2020/05/28/resource-music-therapy-for-autism-how-effective-is-itelemy/) - Article with resources on the benefits of Music therapy treatments for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a complementary treatment alongside applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. - [Resource: How Art & Art Therapy Can Benefit Autistic Children (Elemy)](https://artscare.ca/2020/05/28/resource-how-art-art-therapy-can-benefit-autistic-children-elemy/) - Article on the benefits of Art & Art Therapy treatments for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a complementary treatment alongside applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. - [Toronto Star: Practising the art of healing](https://artscare.ca/2021/12/29/toronto-star-practising-the-art-of-healing/) - AGO creates virtual "Close looking" program to help prevent burnout in palliative care physicians. - [Resource: Health Commons Fact Sheet: Impact of Loneliness & Isolation (Health Commons Solution Lab)](https://artscare.ca/2019/06/19/resource-health-commons-fact-sheet-impact-of-loneliness-isolation-health-commons-solution-lab/) - A two page infographic outlining the economic and health implications of loneliness and isolation on people as well as those most at risk to suffer. - [Resource: Social engagement and health outcomes among older people: introduction to a special section (University of Sheffield)](https://artscare.ca/2005/11/19/resource-social-engagement-and-health-outcomes-among-older-people-introduction-to-a-special-section-university-of-sheffield/) - This article provides a detailed overview of pre-2005 studies of social engagement and health among older adults. - [Resource: Learning, Arts, and the Brain (The Dana Foundation)](https://artscare.ca/2008/11/19/resource-learning-arts-and-the-brain-the-dana-foundation/) - The Dana consortium findings define/evaluate causal relationships between arts training and the brain's ability to learn in other cognitive domains. - [Resource: Music: a better alternative than pain? (University Hospital of South Manchester)](https://artscare.ca/2013/03/19/resource-music-a-better-alternative-than-pain-university-hospital-of-south-manchester/) - Information about the effectiveness of music from randomised controlled trials will only ever partially answer questions about whether individual patients should try it. Meanwhile the safety, freedom from side effects, and acceptability of music leads us to conclude that we should be encouraging patients to listen to music to try to alleviate their pain. - [Resource: Musical improvisation and health: a review (Psychology of Well-Being )](https://artscare.ca/2014/03/19/resource-musical-improvisation-and-health-a-review-psychology-of-well-being/) - There is an expanding field of research into how making or listening to music can improve wellbeing. As a spontaneous, social, creative nonverbal process unfolding in real time, musical improvisation between individuals is a unique psychological phenomenon distinct from other areas of musical activity. - [Resource: Impressions of the impact of the arts on quality of life and well-being in Ontario (Nanos/Ontario Arts Council)](https://artscare.ca/2017/12/31/resource-impressions-of-the-impact-of-the-arts-on-quality-of-life-and-well-being-in-ontario-nanos-ontario-arts-council/) - Executive Summary from Nanos for the Ontario Arts Council on the impact of the arts on the day-to-day wellbeing of Ontarians. - [Resource: Singing for Better Breathing: Findings from the Lambeth & Southwark Singing & COPD Project](https://artscare.ca/2017/01/19/resource-singing-for-better-breathing-findings-from-the-lambeth-southwark-singing-copd-project/) - Over the last eight years there has been a growth of interest in the potential value of participation in singing groups for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CODP) and other respiratory illnesses. This is shown by the increasing number of singing for breathing groups established across the UK over this period. - [Resource: Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works (Museums on Prescription)](https://artscare.ca/2017/01/01/resource-museum-based-programs-for-socially-isolated-older-adults-understanding-what-works-museums-on-prescription/) - This paper presents research findings that help to understand how museum programs created opportunities to enhance wellbeing and health, and changed experiences of social isolation in older adults. - [Resource: Culture Track (Business / Arts)](https://artscare.ca/2017/02/19/resource-culture-track-business-arts/) - Culture Track: Canada is a study of the attitudes and behaviours of Canadian cultural consumers. - [Resource: Art, Health, and Well-Being in America (National Organization for Arts in Mental Health)](https://artscare.ca/2017/01/19/resource-art-health-and-well-being-in-america-national-organization-for-arts-in-mental-health/) - A white paper showing how arts interventions can contribute to positive clinical, experiential, and holistic outcomes. - [Resource: Arts in Medicine Literature Review (Grantmakers in the Arts)](https://artscare.ca/2017/01/19/resource-arts-in-medicine-literature-review-grantmakers-in-the-arts/) - A literature review on arts in medicine. Illuminates the role artists and arts organizations can play in healthcare settings. - [Resource: Put on Your Dancing Shoes to Stay Nimble as You Age (Health Central)](https://artscare.ca/2018/05/19/resource-put-on-your-dancing-shoes-to-stay-nimble-as-you-age-health-central/) - Researchers at the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology in Japan found dance best of 16 forms of exercise to lower disability risk. - [Resource: Montreal museum partners with doctors to 'prescribe' art (Montreal Museum of Fine Arts)](https://artscare.ca/2018/09/19/resource-montreal-museum-partners-with-doctors-to-prescribe-art-montreal-museum-of-fine-arts/) - A doctors' organisation and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) are partnering to allow physicians to write prescriptions for free museum visits. - [Resource: It Is Not Illness But Isolation That Is The Taproot of Suicide (100Stone Project)](https://artscare.ca/2018/07/19/resource-it-is-not-illness-but-isolation-that-is-the-taproot-of-suicide-100stone-project/) - An event in Alaska where community allies gathered to manifest a sculpture installation, shouldering stories of mental illness and resilience. - [Resource: What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review - Health Evidence Network synthesis report 67 (World Health Organization)](https://artscare.ca/2019/04/19/resource-what-is-the-evidence-on-the-role-of-the-arts-in-improving-health-and-well-being-a-scoping-review-health-evidence-network-synthesis-report-67-world-health-organization/) - This report used a scoping review methodology to map the global academic literature in English and Russian from January 2000 to May 2019. Over 900 publications were identified, of which there were over 200 reviews, systematic reviews, metaanalyses and meta-syntheses covering over 3000 studies, and over 700 further individual studies. - [Resource: Seniors & Suicide - Starting the Conversation with the AfterWhys Play (Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington-Dufferin)](https://artscare.ca/2019/01/01/resource-seniors-suicide-starting-the-conversation-with-the-afterwhys-play-suicide-awareness-council-of-wellington-dufferin/) - A video related to the play AfterWhys, which highlights the risk factors for seniors as it relates to suicide and stresses the importance of reaching out for help and talking about the topic. - [Resource: FDA Approves Prescription Video Game for ADHD (Very Well Mind)](https://artscare.ca/2020/01/01/resource-fda-approves-prescription-video-game-for-adhd-very-well-mind/) - The FDA has officially granted marketing authorization to the first game-based therapeutic. - [Resource: Perspectives of high needs families on visiting the museum: A pilot study exploring social prescribing](https://artscare.ca/2020/06/22/resource-perspectives-of-high-needs-families-on-visiting-the-museum-a-pilot-study-exploring-social-prescribing/) - One-page synopsis and video - [Resource: Opera - Civic Impact Framework (The Association for Opera in Canada)](https://artscare.ca/2020/09/19/resource-opera-civic-impact-framework-the-association-for-opera-in-canada/) - A civic impact framework that would allow its member companies across Canada to better understand and articulate the difference that these activities are making in the lives of individuals and in their communities more widely. - [Resource: Arts engagement supports social connectedness in adulthood: findings from the HEartS Survey (BMC Public Health)](https://artscare.ca/2021/02/19/resource-arts-engagement-supports-social-connectedness-in-adulthood-findings-from-the-hearts-survey-bmc-public-health/) - Evidence-based research on arts and feelings of social connectedness. - [Resource: The Art of Wellness (WriteWell)](https://artscare.ca/2021/05/31/resource-the-art-of-wellness-writewell/) - This Art of Wellness documentary spotlights the important role of the arts and the positive impact that participating in arts-based programming has on our well-being, supporting people with high stress, anxiety, and depression. - [Resource: Let’s get visual! The “art” of improving cognitive ability and mental well-being (McMaster University)](https://artscare.ca/2021/03/01/resource-lets-get-visual-the-art-of-improving-cognitive-ability-and-mental-well-being-mcmaster-university/) - Dementia and mental well-being: art based therapy. Globally by 2050, estimated 150 million people with dementia. - [Resource: The Benefits of Writing on Mental Health (Mindless Doodle)](https://artscare.ca/2020/05/07/resource-the-benefits-of-writing-on-mental-health-mindless-doodle/) - Interview discussion regarding the benefits of having a writing practise can have on our mental health and wellbeing. - [Resource: Toolkits - TACLA (The Asian Canadian Living Archive)](https://artscare.ca/2021/01/01/resource-toolkits-tacla-the-asian-canadian-living-archive/) - A page detailing The Asian Canadian Living Archive (TACLA) and its ongoing efforts to create inclusive toolkits and documents. Currently shares an Artist Agreement. - [Resource: Arts and Health Promotion: Tools and Bridges for Practice, Research, and Social Transformation (Springer)](https://artscare.ca/2021/07/01/resource-arts-and-health-promotion-tools-and-bridges-for-practice-research-and-social-transformation-springer/) - Synthesizes theory on health promotion and applied arts for a wide range of scholars, practitioners, and educators. - [Resource: The art of being healthy: a qualitative study to develop a thematic framework for understanding the relationship between health and the arts (University of Western Australia)](https://artscare.ca/2014/12/31/resource-the-art-of-being-healthy-a-qualitative-study-to-develop-a-thematic-framework-for-understanding-the-relationship-between-health-and-the-arts-university-of-western-australia/) - Guided by the biopsychosocial model of health and theories of social epidemiology, the aim of this study was to develop a framework pertaining to the relationship between arts engagement and population health that included outcomes, confounders and effect modifiers. - [Resource: Health Stories (Women's College Hospital, Sick Kids)](https://artscare.ca/2015/12/31/resource-health-stories-womens-college-hospital-sick-kids/) - Using digital storytelling to enhance patient care and medical/health professional education. - [Resource: Arts & Health at Duke (Duke University)](https://artscare.ca/2019/09/19/resource-arts-health-at-duke-duke-university/) - Compiled articles and resources from Arts & Health at Duke University. - [Resource: Meditative Live Coding and Musicological Hindrances (Matthew Tift)](https://artscare.ca/2019/12/31/resource-meditative-live-coding-and-musicological-hindrances-matthew-tift/) - But if live coding is to become a meditative experience that cultivates mindfulness, then we can start by recognizing how our ideas about musical works, music, and interpretation affect our experiences. - [Resource: The arts, health and seniors project: A Three Year Exploration of the Relationship between Arts and Health](https://artscare.ca/2012/01/01/resource-the-arts-health-and-seniors-project-a-three-year-exploration-of-the-relationship-between-arts-and-health/) - From 2006-2009, an initiative was developed in Vancouver and North Vancouver to provide vulnerable and marginalized seniors with community-engaged arts programming and to demonstrate the role that professionally led arts programs can play in the health and well-being of seniors. - [Resource: Making and gifting belonging: creative arts and people with learning disabilities. (School of the Environment, University of Dundee)](https://artscare.ca/2012/11/19/resource-making-and-gifting-belonging-creative-arts-and-people-with-learning-disabilities-school-of-the-environment-university-of-dundee/) - Through the doing of creative arts, people with learning disabilities can transcend the exclusionary landscape (albeit temporarily) and begin to reimagine and transform understandings of learning disability and difference in society. - [Resource: Impact of fine arts participation on self-determination and locus of control among persons with developmental disabilities.(Matheny School and Hospital)](https://artscare.ca/2015/12/01/resource-impact-of-fine-arts-participation-on-self-determination-and-locus-of-control-among-persons-with-developmental-disabilities-matheny-school-and-hospital/) - This preliminary study sought evidence of the degree to which self-determination and locus of control might be valuable constructs to study in relation to fine arts participation in adults with complex developmental disabilities. - [Resource: Joining the Spectrum: An Interdisciplinary Inquiry Into Theatre as an Intervention for Autism Diagnosed Teens (National Endowment for the Arts)](https://artscare.ca/2014/12/01/resource-joining-the-spectrum-an-interdisciplinary-inquiry-into-theatre-as-an-intervention-for-autism-diagnosed-teens-national-endowment-for-the-arts/) - "Joining the Spectrum": An Interdisciplinary Research Inquiry into Theatre as Intervention for Youth with the Autism Diagnosis (ASD) explores the transformative potential of theatre as a liminal art for youth with autism, neurotypical youth (NT), and their families and the audiences. - [Resource: Art & Wellness: The Importance of Arts for Aboriginal Peoples' Health & Healing (National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health)](https://artscare.ca/2012/12/31/resource-art-wellness-the-importance-of-arts-for-aboriginal-peoples-health-healing-national-collaborating-centre-for-aboriginal-health/) - How art & culture practices can contribute to the health & healing processes of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. - [Resource: The Arts in Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Benefits of Arts Participation (National Endowment for the Arts)](https://artscare.ca/2015/12/31/resource-the-arts-in-early-childhood-social-and-emotional-benefits-of-arts-participation-national-endowment-for-the-arts/) - This report is a literature review and gap-analysis of recent research about the arts’ relationship to social-emotional benefits in early childhood. - [Resource: Do Community Arts Programs Promote Positive Youth Development? (University of Windsor)](https://artscare.ca/2008/12/31/resource-do-community-arts-programs-promote-positive-youth-development-university-of-windsor/) - This article reports on a multi-method evaluation of the Tampa Arts and Youth Demonstration Project (TAYDP) conducted over two years in three sites in Hillsborough County in Tampa, Florida. - [Resource: Arts-Based Programs and Arts Therapies for At-Risk, Justice-Involved, and Traumatized Youths (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention)](https://artscare.ca/2016/12/31/resource-arts-based-programs-and-arts-therapies-for-at-risk-justice-involved-and-traumatized-youths-office-of-juvenile-justice-and-delinquency-prevention/) - This review explores recent research on arts-based programs and arts therapies.The review focuses on the following three populations: 1) at-risk youths, 2) justice-involved youths, and 3) traumatized youths. - [Resource: National Arts & Youth Demonstration Project (McGill University)](https://artscare.ca/2010/12/31/resource-national-arts-youth-demonstration-project-mcgill-university/) - The objective of the present study is to examine the effectiveness of after-school arts programs in increasing the participation of visible minority and Aboriginal youth in life-enriching programs and to identify the processes by which these programs have a positive impact on their psychosocial functioning. - [Resource: Impacts of community events and festivals on rural places (Government of Alberta)](https://artscare.ca/2011/06/30/resource-impacts-of-community-events-and-festivals-on-rural-places-government-of-alberta/) - This research provides a literature-review-based overview of community events and festivals. This report also considers the event categories, their importance and the associated impacts on rural communities. The report reviews examples from Canada and other jurisdictions. - [Resource: Choral singing and psychological wellbeing (Journal of Applied Arts and Health)](https://artscare.ca/2010/01/01/resource-choral-singing-and-psychological-wellbeing-journal-of-applied-arts-and-health/) - A recent systematic review (Clift, Hancox, Staricoff & Whitmore 2008) identified 35 research reports addressing connections between singing, wellbeing and health in non-clinical samples and contexts, published since the early 1960s. The literature is highly diverse theoretically and methodologically, and low levels of cross-citation indicate an academic field in an early stage of development. Nevertheless, a number of important findings have emerged from the more substantial studies undertaken to date. - [Resource: Using New Metrics to Assess the Role of the Arts in Well-Being (Office of Research & Analysis or the National Endowment for the Arts)](https://artscare.ca/2014/01/01/resource-using-new-metrics-to-assess-the-role-of-the-arts-in-well-being-office-of-research-analysis-or-the-national-endowment-for-the-arts/) - There is implicit consensus that the arts play a positive role in most societies, with good reason. They can have positive social externalities by generating events for social gatherings and creative exchange. They enhance our visual and auditory environments. They are as old as human existence and the most notable works far outlast the lifetimes of their creators. But how can we measure the contribution that the arts make to society and to human well-being? - [Resource: Arts, Health and Wellbeing: The Need for Robust Appraisal of Research in the Field (Colouring in Culture)](https://artscare.ca/2020/07/12/resource-arts-health-and-wellbeing-the-need-for-robust-appraisal-of-research-in-the-field-colouring-in-culture/) - Much-needed (though understandably contentious) debate needed about the robustness/rigour of some arts and health research. Dr Stephen Clift is a veteran of the field here in the UK who is willing to speak out. - [Resource: The MARCH Network (University College London)](https://artscare.ca/2018/12/31/resource-the-march-network-university-college-london/) - The MARCH Network is one of 8 national networks funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as part of the 2018 Cross-Council Mental Health Plus call to further research into mental health. - [Resource: CultureCase: A resource for the cultural sector (Kings College London)](https://artscare.ca/2021/01/01/resource-culturecase-a-resource-for-the-cultural-sector-kings-college-london/) - CultureCase comprises a vast array of carefully selected academic research from universities and scholars around the world that can add value to the work of the cultural sector. - [Resource: The arts, health and wellbeing (Arts Council England)](https://artscare.ca/2007/01/01/resource-the-arts-health-and-wellbeing-arts-council-england/) - This framework outlines Arts Council England’s first formal national strategy for arts and health, complementing the wide range of our current polices and strategies. - [Resource: Mental Health Support Webinar (University of Ottawa)](https://artscare.ca/2021/02/22/resource-mental-health-support-webinar-university-of-ottawa/) - Susan Farrell: Defining The Royal, Key COVID-19 Effects Survey, Next steps, Responses from The Royal, Important lessons, Model of Interdisciplinary Care, Biggest Findings from C-Prompt, Key Considerations, Care in the time of Covid- how to maintain wellness & mental health for yourself & others. - [Resource: Ontario Expanding Mental Health and Addictions Supports for Children and Youth in Northwestern Ontario (Ontario News Room)](https://artscare.ca/2021/06/23/resource-ontario-expanding-mental-health-and-addictions-supports-for-children-and-youth-in-northwestern-ontario-ontario-news-room/) - The Ontario government is providing more than $1 million in additional annual funding specifically targeted at improving access to core and specialized mental health and addictions services for children and youth in Northwestern Ontario. - [Resource: Arts Participation & Canadians' Health (Infographic)](https://artscare.ca/2016/12/31/resource-arts-participation-canadians-health-infographic/) - The Ontario government is providing more than $1 million in additional annual funding specifically targeted at improving access to core and specialized mental health and addictions services for children and youth in Northwestern Ontario. - [Resource: The Creative Health: Arts for Mental Health & Well-Being (All-Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health & Well-being)](https://artscare.ca/2017/07/01/resource-the-creative-health-arts-for-mental-health-well-being-all-party-parliamentary-group-on-arts-health-well-being/) - All-Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health & Well-being: This resource uncovers 9 key areas to demonstrate how the art impact our aid recovery / support longer lives better lived, to help with challenges facing health & social care: ageing, long-term conditions, loneliness& mental health as well as how the arts can help save money in the health service & social care. - [Resource: The Arts & Individual Well-Being in Canada (Hill Strategies)](https://artscare.ca/2017/01/30/resource-the-arts-individual-well-being-in-canada-hill-strategies/) - Hill Strategies Report: The data in the report show that there is a strong connection between 18 cultural activities and eight indicators of health and well-being. - [Peel Weekly News: Mental health conference provides hope for “ArtsCare”](https://artscare.ca/2021/10/28/peel-weekly-news-mental-health-conference-provides-hope-for-artscare/) - Feature Article in Peel Weekly News on the success of the Arts for Mental Health Conference, MAC’s ArtsCare initiative, and the Arts for Mental Health Award. - [The Courier Press: Arts and creativity are powerful tools in improving mental health](https://artscare.ca/2021/10/22/the-courier-press-arts-and-creativity-are-powerful-tools-in-improving-mental-health/) - Feature Article in The Courier Press Dan White’s experience attending the Arts for Mental Health Conference and how arts and creativity are powerful tools in improving mental health. - [Media Release: Mississauga Arts Council and Mass Culture’s Arts for Mental Health Conference provides hope for ArtsCare](https://artscare.ca/2021/10/15/media-release-mississauga-arts-council-and-mass-cultures-arts-for-mental-health-conference-provides-hope-for-artscare/) - Mississauga Arts Council and Mass Culture hosted the highly successful first Arts for Mental Health Conference in Canada. - [ART Rx: Here’s why the Mississauga Arts Council wants to start a ‘social prescription’ pilot in Peel](https://artscare.ca/2021/10/07/art-rx-heres-why-the-mississauga-arts-council-wants-to-start-a-social-prescription-pilot-in-peel/) - From depression and concussion recovery to MS, arts have helped Mississauga residents take back their lives Published on The Mississauga News website on October 7, 2021. When Christine Long learned she had multiple sclerosis, it hit very suddenly while she was walking across a parking lot. “It felt like something was tearing inside my brain,” - [Media Release: Mississauga Arts Council and Mass Culture partner to launch the first Arts for Mental Health Conference in Canada](https://artscare.ca/2021/09/07/mississauga-arts-council-and-mass-culture-partner-to-launch-the-first-arts-for-mental-health-conference-in-canada/) - Mississauga Arts Council and Mass Culture partner to launch the first Arts for Mental Health Conference in Canada. - [Arts + Mental Health Datathon](https://artscare.ca/2021/08/22/arts-mental-health-datathon/) - Mississauga Arts Council in partnership with Mass Culture present a 3-day Datathon to share stories and collect research on the importance of the arts and arts programs for mental health. - [Art of Wellness Documentary](https://artscare.ca/2021/05/31/art-of-wellness-documentary/) - The Art of Wellness documentary spotlights the important role of the arts and the positive impact that participating in arts-based programming has on our wellbeing, supporting people with high stress, anxiety and depression. - [Rewiring our brains to understand how art promotes mental health](https://artscare.ca/2021/08/22/rewiring-our-brains-to-understand-how-art-promotes-mental-health/) - Christine Long's use of visual art to develop new pathways in her brain and her 17 year journey of recovering her physical and mental health. - [Ontario Brain Institute: How dancing can boost cognitive health](https://artscare.ca/2021/08/21/ontario-brain-institute-how-dancing-can-boost-cognitive-health/) - TVO.org speaks with Sarah Robichaud of Dancing With Parkinson’s about how physical exercise can help the body — and the brain ## Pages - [Home](https://artscare.ca/) - A4MH Full Conference Video A4MH Conference Highlights A4MH Doctor Focus Group Watch more videos Want to know more? Contact us to learn more about the conference and how you can get involved. This is the start of a movement to bring the arts and health sectors together, and we look forward to your participation. Contact - [Resources](https://artscare.ca/resources/) - In March 2017, Nanos Research released their findings from a random telephone survey of over 1000 adult Ontarians on the relationship they have with arts and culture and how it affects their quality of life. Highlights from this research are presented here to show the astounding results of how valuable the arts are to Ontarians, - [The Award](https://artscare.ca/the-award/) - The Arts for Mental Health Award Presented by Mississauga Arts Council. Sponsored by Bell. MAC’s Arts for Mental Health Award recognizes leaders and organizations which improve the health of individuals through arts programs and activities. Sponsored by Bell, this award is presented annually at the MACsquerade Ball to celebrate the achievements of individuals and organizations - [Contact](https://artscare.ca/64ce2-contact/) - Contact Us Send us a Message Want to know more about ArtsCare initiatives and the Arts for Mental Health Conference? Get in touch by sending us a message today. admin@mississaugaartscouncil.com Join our mailing list Want to stay in the loop before and after the conference? Join our email mailing list! Newsletter Signup Learn more aboutMississauga - [The Arts for Mental Health Conference](https://artscare.ca/about-the-conference/) - Hon. Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Examining the Benefits: Bringing together the arts and health sector perspectives Keynotes: This section will see keynote speakers share their lived experiences, communicating the role the arts can play in mental health. 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