The Art of Good Health in Brighton and Hove
Increasing wellbeing through the arts.
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
