Health and Well Being
Creativity, arts and culture are positively impacting on people's health and well-being.
Liverpool, as European Capital of Culture 2008, has acted as a catalyst bringing together artists, cultural partners, health and care practitioners.
There is a willingness to explore and develop possibilities of working in partnership in a pioneering spirit of "seizing the moment" of Liverpool's cultural significance.
This is another story to tell underneath the large and crowd pulling events.
Through culture and the arts we can find meaning, make sense of our experiences, express our thoughts and emotions, make and sustain relationships, discover skills and qualities in ourselves and others. These experiences provide an opportunity to integrate body, mind and spirit; to learn and to make changes in lifestyle.
Below are projects that show how culture and the arts are influencing individuals, communities and health and care
organisations.
For more information on any of the Creative Health & Well Being Projects call Julie Hanna, Health and Wellbeing Manager, on 0151 233 6393 or e-mail julie.hanna@liverpool.gov.uk or follow this link for more information on these programmes http://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/learning_zone/Creative_Links.asp
Waiting
Art of Living
Midsummer Dreams
Well-being Treasure Chests
Tales of Two Cities
Mental Well-being Impact Assessment (MWIA)
Making More Sense
Creative NHS Built Environment
Extraordinary Journey
