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Very interesting new area of research on music and the mind facilitated by new technologies for brain imaging.

The research is gaining momentum re the importance and power of music and the arts. How wonderful to have the incomparable Renee Fleming as one of the leading proponents, along with many scientists. If you work in healthcare, this book is a must! The science tells the story - read the research!

How can "museums on prescription" programmes help communities with their health and social needs? Today on The Art Engager Podcast, I'm talking with Tasha Golden, PhD about the role arts, culture and museums can play in public health and the impact of social prescribing on healthcare. We explore: - The origins and evolution of social prescribing - What 'arts on prescription' is and its role in improving health and well-being - The positive effects of arts engagement on mental and physical health, social connection, and overall quality of life - Practical guidance on implementing arts-based interventions using the 'Arts on Prescription Field Guide' - Insights from the 'Culture RX' pilot programme including, for example, how Museum of Fine Arts, Boston brought art educators into hospitals to transform patients' rooms into spaces of creativity. - And how The Clark Art Institute collaborated with mental health therapists to provide resources and incentives, such as museum tickets and café coupons, to their clients. - Future prospects for 'arts on prescription' and how museums can get more involved Listen via the links in the comments. #museumsonprescription #socialprescribing #artsonprescription #museums #museumeducation

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Want to be a part of #NationalResearch that helps #Elevate the Arts in Health field?! 💗 (see what we did there? 😉) Take this 1 minute, Artified survey!! Check it out! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #artsforeverybody #Elevate #artsinhealth #research

Are you intrigued by the innovative approach of To Whom I May Concern® but uncertain about what it's all about? We've got an opportunity you won't want to miss! Join Dr. Maureen Matthews and Laura Bowley in an enlightening information session that will introduce you to the heart and soul of To Whom I May Concern®. What You'll Learn: 🔹 The Vision: Understand the core mission driving To Whom I May Concern® and its commitment to amplifying the voices of people living with dementia. 🔹 The Method: Dive into the readers-style theatre format that captivates audiences and fosters impactful storytelling. 🔹 The Collaboration: Explore the roles and responsibilities involved in co-producing a performance that resonates with both participants and viewers. 🔹 The Impact: Hear firsthand the profound effects on those living with dementia, their communities, and the audience members moved to action. 🔹 The Journey: Find out how you can take the next step to become a Certified To Whom I May Concern Facilitator and be part of the change. This session is an open door to anyone interested in the convergence of arts, empathy, and advocacy. Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply an advocate for meaningful engagement in dementia care, this experience is for you. 📅 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 11 am - 12 noon ET and REGISTER at https://lnkd.in/eGVJpRhm

David Fryburg, M.D., is working to spread kindness all around via digital images through Envision Kindness. The company streams “kind” images into healthcare settings to reduce stress and anxiety, while increasing joy, compassion, and connection.   He and his son co-founded the company in an effort to “promote and inspire kindness, compassion, joy and love in the pursuit of a happier, healthier, and more prosperous world for all.” As a former practicing endocrinologist, Dr. Fryburg has seen how these positive changes are desperately needed in healthcare environments. He says Envision Kindness is scientifically-backed, and that seeing kind images actually activates the same neuropsychology as participating in kindness! Studies show that “kind images” are double as powerful as even “positive” images! Dr. Fryburg is the President and Co-Founder of Envision Kindness. Check out our interview with Dr. Fryburg here: https://lnkd.in/empQiR3x Learn more about Envision Kindness: https://lnkd.in/e2hnMUtn Topical time codes: 1:17 - Creating Envision Kindness 3:32 - The science and studies behind viewing kind images  6:45 - Consumers appreciate companies with pro-social affiliations  7:55 - applying this principle to healthcare, reach them where they have stress 17:12 - Recommended dosage You can also listen to the interview in podcast form: Apple podcast link:  https://lnkd.in/dbV7FJBt I Heart podcast link: https://lnkd.in/dfetEqF7 Spotify podcast link: https://lnkd.in/dwqw7UnY #healthcare #healthcaretransformation #empathy #compassion #burnout #lovingorganization #kindness #speakingofhealth

Are you intrigued by the innovative approach of To Whom I May Concern® but uncertain about what it's all about? We've got an opportunity you won't want to miss! Join Dr. Maureen Matthews and Laura Bowley in an enlightening information session that will introduce you to the heart and soul of To Whom I May Concern®. What You'll Learn: 🔹 The Vision: Understand the core mission driving To Whom I May Concern® and its commitment to amplifying the voices of people living with dementia. 🔹 The Method: Dive into the readers-style theatre format that captivates audiences and fosters impactful storytelling. 🔹 The Collaboration: Explore the roles and responsibilities involved in co-producing a performance that resonates with both participants and viewers. 🔹 The Impact: Hear firsthand the profound effects on those living with dementia, their communities, and the audience members moved to action. 🔹 The Journey: Find out how you can take the next step to become a Certified To Whom I May Concern Facilitator and be part of the change. This session is an open door to anyone interested in the convergence of arts, empathy, and advocacy. Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply an advocate for meaningful engagement in dementia care, this experience is for you. 📅 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 11 am - 12 noon ET and REGISTER at https://lnkd.in/eja3vNyp

Today is #WorldCaringDay, honoring the many ways we care for one another and promoting the practice of living more compassionately. Clinical professor and research psychiatrist, Dr. Helen Riess, shares the 7 keys to empathy, and explores how to bring more compassion to medicine as a way to both reduce physician burnout as well as improve patient care: https://ow.ly/5eIi50S7o8t

Today is #WorldCaringDay, honoring the many ways we care for one another and promoting the practice of living more compassionately. Clinical professor and research psychiatrist, Dr. Helen Riess, shares the 7 keys to empathy, and explores how to bring more compassion to medicine as a way to both reduce physician burnout as well as improve patient care: https://ow.ly/5eIi50S7o8t