Almost day-after-day we hear a new story about how the arts contribute to the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Legitimate research questions include whether or not certain art-based therapies are more or less effective than others, whether the influence of therapy can be tied to different essential variables and preconditions, and whether health benefits are sustained or short time period.
It has relevance for all companies, departments and organisations with a role in selling well being and wellbeing and in delivering health care and companies, together with arts agencies and all these already partaking with arts and well being follow. It was significantly gratifying in May 2017 to listen to the Director of the Baring Basis say that Wales ‘leads the world’ in Arts for older individuals.
VicHealth helps participation within the arts and access to arts activities to promote well being and wellbeing. Analysis more and more …