Art therapy improves outcomes for young people in mental health units
Art therapy is associated with positive outcomes for children and adolescents in a hospital-based mental health unit, a new study…
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Former NPO announces closure following funding loss
Creative health charity Arts & Health South West said that despite turning to alternative funding models after losing its…
Rising number of performers seeking mental health support
Calls for sector focus to reduce high levels of poor mental health among performers following a 'destabilising and challenging…
Shropshire yoga centre gets ACE grant
A yoga centre in Shropshire has been awarded a £22,000 Arts Council England grant for a community project that will combine…
Pressures on freelance mothers in dance ‘at critical point’
Concerns raised over female dancers returning to work too soon after giving birth, risking physical exhaustion and injury.
Do you have an employee Health and Wellbeing policy?
Leading a team producing a demanding festival in a challenging environment, Catherine Groom thinks developing and formalising a he…
Researchers investigate benefits of singing
A Bristol music venue is teaming up with researchers at the city's University of the West of England to explore links between…
Where dance and tech collide
Elise Phillips's work clearly demonstrates that technology can enhance the health and wellbeing impacts of dance work with neu…
Frazer speaks out against theatre trigger warnings
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer says theatre audiences should be 'treated in an adult way' despite campaigners insisting tha…
Arts in health: What’s changed in 25 years?
The role of arts in healthcare settings has become part of the recognised creative landscape, but this is far from how things were…
Orchestras in healthcare
A recent report reinforces the UK-wide picture of the great work orchestras do in delivering societal good. As Sarah Derbyshire wr…
Creative exchange: Dancing with MS
Continuing our series on the theme of arts, health and wellbeing, Ruby Wolk shares the success of a Royal Opera House Creative Exc…
In defence of trigger warnings
The colossal efforts to advance and champion diversity and accessibility in the sector are undermined by negative press criticisin…
Art in hospitals
Hospital arts programmes are flourishing thanks to a national network and a groundswell of support for such initiatives, as Laura…
Movement for wellbeing
Taking part in physical activity has proven health benefits but it remains elusive for many. Here Amy Knowles shares an innovative…
Teaching empathy
Empathy is vital in the work of NHS staff, but it's not always part of their professional development. Persis Jadé Maravala i…
Learning music keeps brain healthy in later life
People who play a musical instrument or sing have better brain health as they age, a study by the University of Exeter has found….
‘Neglected housing’ claim at artist studio scheme
Bow Arts provides low-cost housing and studios to artists in properties that have been deregistered from the housing list because…
Artwork proposed for Leeds park to make it feel safer
Creative lighting and public art are to be designed by community groups for a park in Leeds to try to make the space more welcomin…
Creative children, stronger families
Ben Dickenson is on a mission to create a National Centre for Children’s Creativity. He passionately believes in the power o…
Creative UK launches anti-bullying resource
Creative UK has unveiled a bullying and harassment resource designed to help improve and professionalise behaviours across the cre…
Lowry invests in mental health support
The Lowry has invested in a wellbeing service to provide mental health support for its 650 staff. The Manchester venue has signed…
Early career musicians struggling with mental wellbeing
New data suggests that musicians reporting low mental wellbeing are leaving the music industry over time.
Arts therapy project gets AHRC backing
Psychological therapists will be able to access training to deliver arts therapy in their communities.
