COMING OCTOBER 3, 2023
The new book by The Foundation for Art & Healing Founder, Jeremy Nobel, MD
Creativity Connects Us
Improving Wellbeing through the Arts
To address national health concerns, we partner with community-based organizations to develop evidence-based, creative expression programs that help improve personal and public health.
The 7th UnLonely Film Festival is now LIVE!
Season 7 of The UnLonely Film Festival launched on June 4th! 30 new powerful short films are available now, and you can stream them for free all year long. Browse our selection of films, or watch the launch event, below!
Our nation is in a state of significant turmoil and grief. The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted our sense of safety and normalcy, and in less than a year it became the third leading cause of death in America. Amidst these circumstances, we’ve been confronted with devastating killings resulting from systemic racism. These tragedies have been set against unprecedented political and social divisions that have put our communities’ wellbeing under alarming distress. As a result, Americans are increasingly struggling with anxiety and depression, and isolation and loneliness have grown exponentially.
However, a growing body of research demonstrates that creative expression and the arts offer unparalleled ability to meet this moment and unite people. The arts engage, inspire, and connect us. With evidence-based strategies, we help communities apply public health programs that use creativity and connection to improve health outlooks and outcomes.
Our Work
We promote the arts at national, local, and individual levels to engage people in advocating for its potential to maximize public health and happiness for communities.
National Initiatives
Our initiatives mobilize leading organizations from a diverse range of professions to identify and address societal health issues at scale.
Community Programs
We offer local organizations proven and easily replicable program solutions to improve their community’s wellbeing.
Individual Inspiration
We provide award-winning art content and creative activities to connect people with tools to help manage and sustain their individual health.
UnLonely Film Festival
Since 2016, our annual UnLonely Film Festival has supported people struggling with loneliness by celebrating the connecting power of storytelling. With over a 100 videos, these award-winning, free short films give a voice to the loneliness epidemic and help viewers feel less alone. This campaign raises awareness of the loneliness epidemic and convenes art, health, media, and policy luminaries to explore effective and sustainable solutions for communities.
Upcoming Events
Celebrate the release of Project UnLonely with author, Dr. Jeremy Nobel!
Powerhouse ArenaWednesday, October 4 @ 7pm Dr. Jeremy Nobel will be joined by Moderator Danielle Ofri, a primary care doctor at Bellevue Hospital and founder/editor-in-chief of the award-winning Bellevue Literary Review. | Brookline BooksmithFriday, October 6 @Â 7pm Dr. Jeremy Nobel will be joined by Moderator Nancy Turnbull, Senior Associate Dean for Educational Programs and a senior lecturer in health policy at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. |
Blog
Find research studies, articles, media placements, and editorial content that demonstrate how art serves as a catalyst for improved health.
Harvard Magazine January 2021 Feature: The Loneliness Pandemic
Loneliness is not just a quality of life issue but impacts an individual’s productivity and performance in the workplace, panelists noted during an American Health Policy Institute webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on loneliness and employee wellness.
Holiday Activity Starter
With expectations high for joy and cheer during the holiday season, we tend to be more impacted by daily annoyances and are disappointed when events don’t go as we imagine. However, research reveals occasional, dramatic jumps in happiness during the holidays that point to a fundamental source: togetherness.
It’s Been Quite a Year
Navigating these extraordinary and uncertain times can be challenging to say the least. Through the support of our partners, sponsors, and you, we’re proud to have helped communities when they needed it most by meaningful impacting over 50,000 lives. Now in the spirit of the season, we come to you again.
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What We Do
See how we improve health and wellbeing through national initiatives, community programs, and resources for individual inspiration.
Who We Are
Meet our team of expert partners who accelerate progress by advocating for the arts’ ability to improve public health issues.
How We Do It
Learn more about how we combine creative expression and public health to improve community connection and wellbeing.
Join Us
Get involved and join our community that improves community health and happiness with art and creativity.