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Social isolation can have negative effects, but feelings of loneliness in older adults can cause high risk for major health conditions. According to the National Institute on Aging, senior citizens facing social isolation can experience health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and a weakened immune system. Through social prescribing, patients are connected with arts and culture partners to help fight against social isolation and other mental health issues. #ArtPharmacy #Wellness #MentalHealth #SocialIsolation #Healthcare

Advancements in #AI and #digital tools are transforming #BehavioralHealth care by enabling more personalized, precision-based #interventions tailored to individual needs. These #innovations, from real-time #MentalHealth monitoring to AI-driven #therapy, are improving outcomes, #accessibility, and #equity, helping clinicians and communities better address the growing demand for mental health services. “Revolutionizing Behavioral Health Through Technology and AI: The Promise of Personalized Care” By Chris Appleton Art Pharmacy 📰 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dT5_99BT

Recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research reveals that social connection can protect against chronic disease and serious illness, such as heart disease, dementia, and depression. Social activities through social prescribing are proven to improve mental health and well-being. To learn more, read: https://bit.ly/4eHj143 #ArtPharmacy #ArtPharm #MentalHealth #SocialConnection #Healthcare

"The integration of AI and other technologies into behavioral health care is ushering in a new era of precision and personalization. As research continues to validate the importance of individualized interventions, the use of AI to analyze data, predict outcomes, and deliver tailored support will become increasingly central to mental health treatment." Art Pharmacy CEO & Founder Chris Appleton. Read more in Behavioral Health News Fall 2024 Issue https://bit.ly/48jdvm9 #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #ArtPharmacy #health #AI #healthtechnology

As mentioned in the “The Connection Cure” by Julia Hotz, social prescribing aims to pivot from the traditional healthcare approach of getting sick and visiting the doctor for a diagnosis and pills. Social prescribing offers a way to look internally and externally for new and positive ways to reach and enhance the experience of joy, creativity, and pleasure through connection. To learn more about the book visit//bit.ly/4dsgZnp #ArtPharmacy #SocialPrescribing #MentalHealth #TheConnectionCure #JuliaHotz

According to the American Psychological Association, almost three quarters of college students reported moderate or psychological distress, and more than 60% of students met the criteria for at least one mental health problem. As the school year continues, stress continues to build within students. To learn more about the issue, visit: https://bit.ly/3CGMYjO #ArtPharmacy #SocialPrescribing #MentalHealth #StudentHealth

According to the American Psychiatric Association, social prescribing can include various treatments such as craft therapy, pottery, theater therapy, dance, music therapy, drawing, and painting. Art Pharmacy allows health care providers to utilize social prescribing to improve mental well-being through creative engagement in arts in culture. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/48m4zf8 #ArtPharmacy #SocialPrescribing #MentalHealth

This World Mental Health Day, Art Pharmacy is joining other advocates in acknowledging the struggles that come with balancing mental health. Through social prescribing, we are proud to support patients with arts-based engagements proven to improve mental health. Additional resources can be found from the World Health Organization: https://bit.ly/360rj7a #ArtPharmacy #Health #Wellness #MentalHealth #artsinhealth #artsonprescription #WorldMentalHealthDay

Today kicks off the beginning of Healing Arts Atlanta, a celebration of arts and health by Performance Hypothesis and the Jameel Arts & Health Lab . We are excited to join the city's leading arts, healthcare, and public health leaders, scholars, practitioners, activists, and artists this week in various events to showcase how the arts can be leveraged to improve health equity and wellness along with healing racial divides. Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/3XP2iot #ArtPharmacy #Health #Wellness #MentalHealth #artsinhealth #artsonprescription #healingarts

Today marks the beginning of Mental Illness Awareness Week. We are proud to join NAMI in highlighting the importance of mental health advocacy. Mental health conditions are important to discuss year-round, but highlighting them during MIAW provides a time for us and other mental health advocates nationwide to come together as one unified voice. Resources for this week can be found here: https://bit.ly/3zumOmx #ArtPharmacy #Health #Wellness #thoughtleadership #MentalHealth #artsinhealth #artsonprescription