Culture and Health
Research shows that culture can contribute to improved health and quality of life. Culture also gives us a sense of context and meaning and increase our readiness to handle life's challenges.
Here you will find some articles about what Region Stockholm is working on in the cross-sectional field of culture and health.
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Competence Centre for Culture and Health
We support and share evidence-based knowledge on arts and culture as a resource in healthcare setting.
Culture and Health Platform - Sweden
A four-year transformative initiative designed to support emerging artists working at the intersection of culture, health, care, education, and social sectors.
Art in Ambulances
Research shows that both sound and light affect the brain and heart, and can have health-promoting effects.
Drama and Theater in Psychiatric Outpatient Care
Drama and theater groups with mixed groups of caretakers and caregivers are led by an artist (poet, author and drama teacher).
Creative Workshop for Patients with Affective Disorders
Creative Workshop is a recurring group activity for patients with an artistic focus, initiated by the psychologist at the clinic.
Dance for Older Adults in Addiction Treatment: A Pilot Study
Dance interventions based on Dance for PD may have effects on target groups beyond neurodegenerative disorders.
Seen for Who I Am – Co-Creative Documentary Project
The project focuses on using artistic processes to identify and address the needs of children with severe illness.