Culture and Mental Health – Practices and Policies
Culture and Mental Health – Practices and Policies
May 23rd 2023, 16:00 -18:00 followed by a light reception
Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the European Union, Rue Belliard 41/43, 1040 Brussels
In the context of the upcoming EU’s comprehensive approach to mental health, the event “Culture and Mental Health – Practices and Policies” aims to showcase how arts and culture contribute to health and wellbeing.
A paradigm shift is needed. We need more investment in cultural activities for long-term health promotion and disease prevention. Fostering cultural activities can be a key contributor to a holistic mental health strategy, counterbalancing loneliness and isolation and supporting individual and community well-being. Recent projects, publications and research have underlined this perception.
Through examples from the field and a panel discussion with decision-makers, the event offers the opportunity to discuss how we can make better use of and systematically include cultural approaches in our health and social care systems.
