Culture, Art
"We don’t just get aesthetic or intellectual benefits from the expressive and performing arts—they can also be literally healing."
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"What if, beyond providing entertainment, the arts were a social prescription to health, empathy, and healing? At a time when more Americans feel stressed, face mental health challenges, and feel more disconnected from each other than ever before, the arts can serve as a unifier and a touchstone for our humanity, directly impacting our individual and collective well-being. But like healthcare itself, the arts are not accessible to all. Instead, they have become limited to those who can afford it. A benefit that should be afforded to all has become a luxury for just a few. This must change." - Nataki Garrett

Article: Arts Are the Prescription We Need, Now More Than Ever

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