Art Pharmacy

We appreciate Connecticut Public for chatting with us about our Connecticut launch in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra . Our team is excited to see the impact of this statewide initiative! Learn more in the recent article: https://bit.ly/3DgpyWp #ArtPharmacy #socialprescribing #artsinhealth #statehealth #communityhealth

Check out a recent article detailing how Massachusett’s implementing Art Pharmacy has successfully integrated arts and culture into healthcare. The article highlights high patient engagement rates and significant reductions in anxiety, depression, and loneliness. It also shows the program's economic benefits along with an overview of how social prescribing is transforming patient well-being and healthcare practices. Mass Cultural Council https://bit.ly/41kSggH #ArtPharmacy #ArtsInHealth #ArtsInMedicine #loneliness #socialconnection #socialprescribing

“In the face of the dual mental health and loneliness crises, arts-based social prescribing provides an accessible, effective and enjoyable intervention for the growing number of individuals in need of treatment.” - Art Pharmacy CEO Chris Appleton Read more from CT Health News about how we are bringing social prescribing to Connecticut and further developing the ecosystem for broader access and implementation https://bit.ly/3XmeKNl #ArtPharmacy #ArtsInHealth #ArtsInMedicine #loneliness #socialconnection #wellness #mentalhealth #socialprescribing #statewidehealth #artsbasedsocialprescribing #publichealth

Today kicks off the Georgia Center for Nursing Excellence Summit with a theme of “Thriving Together: Inspiring Change and Innovation in Healthcare Retention Strategies.” Our CEO & Founder will present at the event focused on revolutionizing healthcare retention strategies to help healthcare organizations thrive. Learn about the event: https://bit.ly/4hE6CQ2 #ArtPharmacy #publichealth #ArtsInMedicine #nursing #socialconnection #healthcare #innovation #healthcare retention #thoughtleadership #socialprescribing

“Research by the WHO Regional Office for Europe has shown that the use of artistic media in health care and in communities can have a variety of benefits for health outcomes. They can be used to communicate valuable messages across cultures and political divides, help affected communities understand the risks of certain diseases or behaviours and provide ways for affected populations to process and learn from their individual and collective experience to improve their wellbeing among other benefits.” Read more from the World Health Organization https://bit.ly/3S4vWTV #ArtPharmacy #publichealth #ArtsInMedicine #loneliness #socialconnection #socialrelationships #thoughtleadership #socialprescribing #relationships #loneliness #WHO #worldhealthorganization

Boston College and Cornell University staff members coauthored the paper “Stand by Me: Social Ties and Health in Real Time,” researching how our social relationships intersect with our health and well-being. The two sat down with Boston College Magazine to discuss the benefits of socializing with others. https://bit.ly/4hAMw8W #ArtPharmacy #publichealth #ArtsInMedicine #loneliness #socialconnection #ArtsEngagement #socialrelationships #thoughtleadership #socialprescribing #relationships #loneliness

Art Pharmacy is thrilled to partner with Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) to introduce social prescribing to Connecticut! This collaboration marks an exciting step in expanding our mission to a new state, addressing loneliness and social isolation through the power of the arts. We are eager to grow our impact and connect with new communities across Connecticut. Read more here: https://bit.ly/41alv5T

The Stanford Social Innovation Review published an article on potential concerns with integrating AI technology in human services. The Harvard University study concludes that AI companions reduced feelings of loneliness for participants in the study. However, there are essential considerations, particularly regarding promoting more isolation as a solution to loneliness. https://bit.ly/42xhKtu #ArtPharmacy #publichealth #ArtsInMedicine #ArtsInHealth #loneliness #socialconnection #ArtsEngagement #holistichealth #socialcare #thoughtleadership #socialprescribing #relationships #AI #artificialintelligence #loneliness

Our 7th episode will be live tomorrow a little shy of 24 hours from the moment I’m posting BUT good news! I’ve got a highlight reel for you. This interview is one of my personal favorites so far because we get to combine my love and passion for the arts (and Jeremy’s too) with healthcare and especially mental health. Introducing…. Art Pharmacy and their incredible CEO and Founder Chris Appleton and head of strategic partnerships and clinical innovation Emily Devlin, LICSW. This episode interview happening is truly the outcome of the power of LinkedIn (yes I am still very much a BIG fan). Enjoy! #healthcareinnovation #hcurpodcast #mentalhealth #socialprescribing #healthcareuprising https://lnkd.in/gxaQ5i4Q

In an interview, the Surgeon General explained the loneliness epidemic and its consequences, while addressing this issue with the same urgency as public health challenges like smoking and obesity. Dr. Murthy shared that the three factors that are key to decreasing feelings of loneliness are relationships, service and community. Read more in the interview with Oprah here: https://cnb.cx/4aBqsJ4 #ArtPharmacy #publichealth #ArtsInMedicine #ArtsInHealth #loneliness #socialconnection #ArtsEngagement #holistichealth #socialcare #thoughtleadership #socialprescribing #relationships #loneliness