Art, Mental Health and Well-being Conversations

A series of conversations and talks in digital format to reflect on the role of art in supporting the well-being of the mental health of people and communities, especially in the period of isolation caused by the covid-19 pandemic. In the talks prominent guests from the culture and mental health sector were invited to analyze the role of the arts as a support for the mental health and well-being of people and the community. These dialogues addressed topics such as the positive impact that the arts can have on mental health, as well as on depression and anxiety; the value of multiple art forms in the treatment of dementia and other key challenges in healthy ageing; as well as discussing improvements that the arts can make to social welfare, including reducing loneliness and isolation.