EU: For the first time, WHO studies the link between arts and health
Engaging with the arts can be beneficial for both mental and physical health - a statement from WHO/Europe
Livestream of the launch on report of arts and health
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe has concluded that engaging with the arts can arts can improve health – both mental and physical – making policy considerations for countries to include the arts in healthcare programmes.
The WHO analysed evidence from over 900 global publications – the most comprehensive review of evidence on arts and health to date.
Source:
http://www.euro.who.int/en/media-centre/events/events/2019/11/launch-of-first-who-report-on-the-evidence-base-for-arts-and-health-interventions
http://www.euro.who.int/en/media-centre/sections/press-releases/2019/can-you-dance-your-way-to-better-health-and-well-being-for-the-first-time,-who-studies-the-link-between-arts-and-health/video-the-links-between-arts-and-health
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