News

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)

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023
Datathon Resource

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

Ontario Arts Council: New research demonstrates the impact of the arts on Ontarians’ personal and community well-being

October 11, 2023October 20, 2023
In the News

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.

Resource: Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities (University of Florida)

September 8, 2023
Resources

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.

Swerve introduces Therapeutic Dawn, building a pilot for the use of VR in wellness

August 18, 2023September 29, 2023
In the News

Therapeutic Dawn is an upcoming project from Swerve which aims to create immersive content for those experiencing various health challenges.

The MUSIC CARE Conference by Room 217 invites care partners interested in the positive impact of music

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023
events

MCC is a day of inspiration and information for anyone who wants to learn more about music in care.

Resource: 211 Ontario

August 10, 2023
Datathon Resource

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

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023
events, In the News, programs

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

May 9, 2023June 8, 2023
In the News

Dr. Colin Saldanha was interviewed about ArtsCare initiatives on NEWSTALK 1010’s Moore in the Morning

In Warsaw, art brings solace and hope to Ukrainian refugees (Paul Waldie, Globe and Mail)

March 6, 2023October 20, 2023
Resources

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)

January 26, 2023October 20, 2023
In the News, Resources

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

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