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Mississauga Arts Council announces the winner of the Arts for Mental Health Award

October 28, 2022January 10, 2023
events, In the News

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)

September 20, 2022October 20, 2023
Resources

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

April 29, 2022October 20, 2023
programs

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

April 11, 2022August 19, 2022
In the News

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

February 9, 2022October 20, 2023
Resources

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)

February 7, 2022June 13, 2022
Datathon Resource

Website from California with services, tools, and resources to support the mental wellness of students.

Chicago WGN: Painting a new path to Covid recovery

January 19, 2022August 19, 2022
In the News

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?

January 6, 2022August 19, 2022
In the News

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

December 29, 2021January 5, 2022
In the News

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.)

November 19, 2021October 20, 2023
Datathon Resource, Resources

The report uses statistical modelling via regression analysis to explore connections between a cultural participation index and four aspects of health and well-being.

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