description
Review of literature that explores the relationship between engagement with the creative arts and health outcomes, specifically the health effects of music engagement, visual arts therapy, movement-based creative expression, and expressive writing. The authors’ goal is to “establish a foundation for continued investigation into this subject and to generate further interest in researching the complexities of engagment with the arts and health.
subject terms
Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental
Aging & Longevity > Health: Physical
Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model
Creative Aging > Creative Expression
Creative Aging > Program Models
Creative Aging > Social Engagement
contributors
Jeremy Nobel
Heather Stuckey
related organizations
Harvard School of Public Health
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine