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Explore articles, recent research studies, media placements, and editorial content that demonstrate how art serves as a catalyst for health.
Colors & Connection: Exploring Loneliness With Harvard’s Future Public Health Leaders
FAH recently led a Colors & Connection workshop for 90 students at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The workshop explored loneliness, a major public health concern that is especially prevalent among young adults.
Human Storytelling and Creative Expression
Throughout our history, humans have been driven by the urge to create and express themselves. Creative expression allow us to share our stories, helping us to relate to one another, understand the world around us, and feel less alone.
Feeling Alone at Work?
COVID-19 has drastically altered our workplaces, and feelings of loneliness and disconnection at work have surged. With working from home and seemingly endless nonstop screen time, how connected do you feel to your colleagues?
Mindfulness: A Powerful Tool for Connection
Getting creative is not only enjoyable, it’s good for your brain and your relationships! Creative expression can help you feel more connected to yourself and those around you, leading to improved mental health and a boost in self-esteem.
Hunter College Colors & Connection
Hunter College in New York City is dedicated to nurturing mental health and fostering connections on campus. Recently, they teamed up with their Art4Healing Club to host their first-ever Colors and Connection workshop.
Creative Expression is Not Just a Nice-to-have—It’s Essential!
Getting creative is not only enjoyable, it’s good for your brain and your relationships! Creative expression can help you feel more connected to yourself and those around you, leading to improved mental health and a boost in self-esteem.
The Brain’s Hunger for Connection
Our brains are wired to seek out social connections, and when we lack them, it can affect how we think and feel. By learning more about the science behind loneliness, we can take the first step in building deeper connections with ourselves and others.
University of New England Colors & Connection
More Campus UnLonely Workshops in Action:Exploring Creative Solutions at The University of New England! October 17, 2022The University of New England (UNE) in Biddeford, Maine, is committed to finding innovative ways to support mental health on campus. On September...
Harvard School of Public Health Colors & Connection
Tackling the Loneliness Epidemic on College Campuses:Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health steps up! September 8, 2022The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH), one of the leading public health schools in the nation, is making loneliness a key theme in...
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