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“Color Cloud: Let's Pay Attention” by Jessica Poundstone

Singing and playing instruments promise better brain health

Music-making protects memory and boosts brain function.

Strike a pose, lift your mood

Photoshoots can boost mood and self-confidence

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The road to discovery and healing through African art

The powerful stories being told through African art

The healing power of music evokes memories for every age

Science meets sound: musical healing for mental health and brain function


Interview with artist Bunnie Reiss

Take a trip into her multidimensional worlds of inspiration

A centering sound bath for 2024

Start the year with this relaxing harp music

This is how breakup songs help process grief

When validating music helps during times of hurt

Vinyl and the art of listening offline

Listening to a record creates no new data, why is that so rare? With seemingly everyone listening in, records help you keep them out.

Losing a record store taught me its true value

Losing a record store made one man rediscover vinyl's therapeutic power.

Young artist profiles: South Africa

Making art for wellbeing in a South African township.

Somatic mindfulness: dance

What makes you feel free?

Why making art can help heal PTSD

Drawing strength from art in trauma recovery.

What's that tingly feeling we get from great music?

A look at frisson: why it happens and the benefits it brings


Soothing my wounded lung with music

When my lung collapsed, I turned to rhythm for support

Looking at colorful art helps our brain improve its well-being

Need a quick reset? Intentionally absorbing vibrant art might do the trick

Finding solidarity in music

Healing from the trauma of sexual violence through music

How animation stirs up awe

As the credits rolled after watching "Soul," the resonance of its message lingered, prompting a digital dive into the science behind the awe-stirring sensations.

Honest talk with Corook

Corook reflects on music, mental health, and the power of feeling it all in this candid interview.

Music, loneliness, and connection

Music can help youth combat loneliness, offering connection and emotional support.

Knitting with benefits

Knitting can calm the mind, aid healing, and foster connection.

Rhythm is a dancer: Healing through movement

Move your body, add some music, and explore ways to emotionally regulate and heal.

Abraham Alexander on the magic of writing music from the heart

Abraham Alexander opens up about music, identity, and turning vulnerability into connection.

Cymatics: Exploring the shape of sound

Watch sound come to life through cymatics.

Bringing improv’s healing benefits to everyone

Improv's mental health benefits are now for everyone.

Making an impact through music and youth mentorship

Fyütch promotes mental health awareness and self-care through music and youth mentorship.

Figure drawing: a model for self-esteem

Making art for wellbeing in a South African township.

Somatic mindfulness: drums

Feeling the music in our bones.

Winter solstice sound bath and playlist from Dasha Shleyeva

Learn about these sonic sanctuaries and then enjoy one at home!

How psychedelic art affects identity and emotional well-being

Understanding visual alchemy that’s a core part of the experience

The healing power of art: Kharkiv

Watch how a Ukrainian theatrical troupe has persevered since the 2022 invasion

A harp sound bath for winter solstice

Put your worries away and let the harp wash over you

Use creativity to heal your inner child

A big part of healing is learning how to peel back and examine our layers. Creative and intentional explorations can help!

Somatic mindfulness: the feeling of art

Let the art guide you toward a mindful space.