The Art of Good Health in Brighton and Hove

Increasing wellbeing through the arts.
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73% engaged 3 times or more in arts activities in the last 12 months in Brighton and Hove compared to 50% in England.

Check out 'The Art of Good Health' report from Public Health Brighton and Hove.

How are the arts beneficial to health? 

The arts can have a positive impact on health and wellbeing in several different ways: 

  • As a social determinant of health, good access to arts and culture influences wellbeing across the whole population 
  • The arts can have a role in improving awareness of health conditions, telling the story of those affected, reducing stigma and influencing attitudes 
  • Engagement with the arts can prevent ill health - for example music can enhance mood and reduce stress and anxiety 
  • Participation in the arts can influence our lifestyle - for example, dance, theatre and music can increase physical activity 
  • For those already unwell, the arts can improve symtoms - for example dance can be helpful for those with Parkinson's disease 

National evidence reviews have concluded that the arts can: 

  • Help meet the challenges of ageing, living with long term conditions loneliness and mental ill health 
  • Keep people well, aid recovery and support 'longer lives better lived' 
  • Help save money in health and social care

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