Creativity and the brain: How the arts can shape well-being

Humans have been creating art for millennia — since long before the emergence of the written word. Now, researchers are beginning to document how both making and engaging with art can improve well-being. Art-based interventions have shown the potential to alleviate symptoms in conditions affecting both physical and mental health. And the emerging field of NeuroArts is spurring still more research into how creativity can shape the body, brain, and behavior. Our panelists have deep experience exploring these connections and using art to promote health. They’ll explain the latest research, share their personal experiences, and offer tips for incorporating the arts in wellness programs. This event is a Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum.

MODERATOR
Richard Sima  
Brain Matters Columnist, The Washington Post

SPEAKERS
Assal Habibi
Associate Research Professor of Psychology, Brain and Creativity Institute at University of Southern California

Kelvin Ramirez
Associate Professor/Coordinator of Art Therapy, Lesley University

Susan Magsamen
Executive Director of the International Arts + Mind Lab; Co-Director NeuroArts Blueprint; Author Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

Jess Bone
Research Fellow in Epidemiology and Statistics, University College London


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