Art Pharmacy

"What we find is that we have a positive impact on mental and emotional wellbeing. We help build social interaction and community building. There's a real accessibility and convenience to what we do. We provide access to diverse and enjoyable activities. We stimulate personal growth and learning.” Learn more from our CEO & Founder Chris Appleton’s chat with WBUR (Boston’s @ NPR) here: https://wbur.fm/3WgP18W #ArtPharmacy #socialprescribing #mentalhealth #artsinhealth #societalhealth #healthcare #socialconnection

“The arts can improve people’s health outcomes. Yet, the U.S. healthcare system hasn’t really integrated the arts into care delivery.” - Art Pharmacy CEO & Founder. Check out more in CrisisTalk “Rx for Mental Health Well-Being” article featuring our solution. https://bit.ly/4cTPT8N #ArtPharmacy #socialprescribing #mentalhealth #artsinhealth #healthcare

Philanthropy Massachusetts is hosting a discussion of bridging arts and healthcare! Tomorrow, Art Pharmacy Founder & CEO Chris Appleton will join Mass Cultural Council leadership to explore the benefits of arts, culture, and nature to existing initiatives that address health and well-being. Learn more and register for the virtual event: https://bit.ly/4cAN9NZ #arts #mentalhealth #healthcare #socialprescribing #mentalhealth #artsinhealth #societalhealth #healthcare #socialconnection #societalhealth

“Early parental sensitivity – characterized by responsiveness to a child’s needs and emotions – is critical for healthy brain development and future mental health. By fostering environments that support parental sensitivity, we can promote healthier, more resilient people and communities. As parents and professionals, we have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on future generations by embracing and promoting nurturing – or as researchers showed, even extravagantly nurturing – parenting practices.” Read more about how affection and sensitivity can positively impact child development: https://bit.ly/4bwK4NA #ArtPharmacy #socialprescribing #mentalhealth #artsinhealth #healthcare

The Executive Office of the President's National Science and Technology Council and Subcommittee on Social and Behavioral Sciences published an extensive report on the Blueprint for using social and behavioral science to advance evidence-based policymaking. The report examines how people process important decisions and outcomes – and how their mental health/behavior could be impacted. Read more: https://bit.ly/4btYvSn #ArtPharmacy #socialprescribing #mentalhealth #artsinhealth #healthcare

We recently announced an exciting new partnership with Mass Cultural Council and Art Pharmacy that will offer arts and culture resources to patients using a social prescribing model. “We are excited to use this novel social prescribing model in a pilot program as an additional tool in addressing blood pressure control,” said Anne Klibanski, MD, President and CEO of Mass General Brigham. The arts can positively impact a person's mental health, and we are excited to incorporate this initiative into patient care. Learn more in this Boston Globe Media article.

“(Art) therapy uses different tactics to express emotions while engaging your mind, fostering the start of healthy coping skills through activities like painting, drawing or sculpting. Art of the Heart does not just offer art therapy services but other unique forms of therapy including eye moment desensitization and reprocessing, a type of therapy method that helps the brain process traumatic memories by using eye movements and stimulation.” Learn more about how art therapy can help those struggling with their mental health: https://bit.ly/3W5WyHt #ArtPharmacy #socialprescribing #mentalhealth #artsinhealth

“PTSD is not solely a result of trauma experienced during combat and can affect both adults and children. Trauma can come in many forms, from natural disasters to violent attacks, accidents, abuse, witnessing traumatic events and more. About 6% of people will have PTSD at some point in their lives. For children who have experienced trauma, 3% to 15% of girls and 1% to 6% of boys develop PTSD.” Learn more about why it’s important to recognize the impacts of post traumatic stress disorder this Independence Day: https://bit.ly/4ePbocz #ArtPharmacy #socialprescribing #mentalhealth #artsinhealth

“‘Primary findings on post-pre outcomes are consistent with potential for opera events on true lived experience of serious mental illness to increase positive affect and social connection,’ the researchers write, noting also the workshop seemed to have been ‘more engaging’ for healthcare providers or people with ‘lived experience’ of mental illness.” Learn more about the momentum gains from small-scale studies about the arts and mental health: https://bit.ly/3VG0FIJ #ArtPharmacy #socialprescribing #mentalhealth #artsinhealth

“This initiative highlights the impact of art on mental health and substance use recovery, showcasing how creative expression can service as a pathway to solace, healing and empowerment. The project solicits submissions, including artwork and a brief description of the artist’s inspiration, from artists with lived or living recovery experience.” Learn more about the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 's 2024 Art of Recovery project: https://bit.ly/4abVvtd #ArtPharmacy #socialprescribing #mentalhealth #artsinhealth