Good Arts Good Mental Health Project
@artshealthwa
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The Good Arts Good Mental Health Project at the University of Western Australia aims to improve community mental health via engagement in the arts.
Western Australia
Joined May 2018
RT @DrCDavies: WRITING: Have you thought about giving writing a go? It's a great way to express yourself & linked with mental wellbeing. Yo…
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RT @artshealthwa: NATURE ART: Have you thought about making something inspired by nature to boost your mental health?🌳 You could make a min…
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NATURE ART: Have you thought about making something inspired by nature to boost your mental health?🌳 You could make a mindful sand mandala, press flowers, paint rocks & so much more🌳 You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you⭐️
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RT @DrCDavies: Thank you UWA, @UWA_SAH & School of Humanities. I’m humbled to receive a Vice Chancellor Research Impact Commendation for Go…
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RT @Creativepsyche: Pleased to share new paper with experience sampling method exploring which everyday activities reduce anxiety & increas…
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CONCERTS & FESTIVALS: Is there an upcoming festival or concert you would like to see? Research has found that attending arts events with friends or family could boost your mood and social connections 😊🎵🎶 See link for open access papers➡️
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#Knitting is a great mindfulness activity. It could relax and boost your mood🌀You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Do the art that makes YOU feel GOOD. TRY for 2hr/week ➡️ It could make a difference to your mental health😊
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RT @DrMelStoneham: First we had the giant frying pan & now we have the giant melanoma at #sculpturesbythesea! In our climate, anything to r…
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Why not give colouring a go? It’s a great mindfulness activity for all ages. 🌀 You don’t need fancy art supplies. Pencils, highlighters – use whatever you have around the house. 🌀 Download FREE colouring sheets from Paper:
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⭐Why not get a ‘dose’ of the arts that makes you feel good this World Mental Health Day. Our website has lots of learning videos & resources to get your mental health enhancing creativity flowing. See website: 😊 Arts dose paper:
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@StephenClift @DrCDavies @NetworkSinging @HootMusic @TheNCCH @UCL_SBB @Creativepsyche @MascUcl @NASPTweets @ace_national Thanks Stephen 😊
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Do you have plans for Mental Health Week? Why not try the #GAGMH 5-day Arts Challenge. Everyone is welcome, it’s totally FREE & a great way to start or continue your involvement in the arts for your mental wellbeing. See: 😊 Paper:
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⭐️FREE UWA Webinar: Arts, Sport & Mental Wellbeing. Our director A/Prof Christina Davies will talk about the Arts, Mental Health and ‘Good Arts, Good Mental Health’. Register at: ⭐️ 🎨🎭🎹🎬💃🏻🎧🤹🎟️ @AlumniUWA @DrCDavies
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RT @foodinremotes: Exciting news! @PHAIWA has started a new strengths-based project to address factors that impact food security in remote…
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⭐️Good Arts Good Mental Health: Prime Minister @AlboMP and Nathan, Nat & Shaun (Nova93.7 Perth) drawing⭐️ How fabulous 🙌😊 Don’t forget: You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Do the art that makes you feel good. Try for 2hrs/wk⭐️ @uwanews @AlumniUWA
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RT @DrCDavies: ⭐️Today is the launch of “Good Arts, Good Mental Health”⭐️ a health promotion media campaign and website with learning video…
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RT @PenAHay: ‘Children need the arts, as much as they need to run about in the fresh air, if you deprive children of shelter & kindness, fo…
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Very happy to announce that Radio MAMA (Midwest Aboriginal Media Association) based in Geraldton, has partnered with Good Arts, Good Mental Health (GAMGH) to promote the benefits of recreational arts engagement for mental wellbeing.
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