Framed photographs of tranquil woodland scenes hanging on a hospital wall, with a central image of a sunlit forest path and a smaller framed information poster displayed beneath.

Close-up view of a bright green woodland artwork mounted in a hospital corridor, with other colourful artworks receding into a softly focused hallway in the background.

Can looking at trees reduce stress?

🌿 We’ve opened Trees Save Lives at the Royal Free Hospital, an exhibition exploring the link between nature and health through art, photography and science.

Free to visit on the ground floor.

#ArtsInHealth #NatureForWellbeing #NHS #Wellbeing

The therapeutic power of bringing art to patients - Arts Professional Robin Meltzer, director of engagement and communications at the Royal Free Charity, discusses the invisible therapeutic power of the arts in hospitals.

We’ve long believed that the built environment and the art within it plays a meaningful role in healing. This feature from Arts Professional reinforces what we see every day in healthcare settings: creativity isn't peripheral to care. It's part of care. #ArtsInHealth

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We are hardwired to sing − and it’s good for us, too Modern science is increasingly validating what many traditions have long held: Singing and chanting can have profound health benefits.

Highlighted Health Benefits:
🫀 cardiovascular benefits,
🪷 stress reduction,
💪 immune response.
🧠 Her Parkinson's research is particularly compelling

Evidence that singing isn't just cultural—it's biological.

#MusicResearch #Neuroscience #HealthBenefits #artsinhealth
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Singing & Vocal Work for Children & Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing:Practitioner Survey Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Whether you're an experienced practitioner or brand new, whether you use singing or you're curious about it - we want to hear from you.

Let's build the support system you actually need. 🎵

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#musiced #musiceducation #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky

Singing & Vocal Work for Children & Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing:Practitioner Survey Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

48 hours left on our practitioner survey. Here's why it matters (and why we need YOU) 🧵

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#musiced #musiceducation #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth

Environmental graphics foster an atmosphere of care and possibility in healthcare spaces. Our designs do more than beautify spaces; they reduce stress, spark joy, and support the healing journey. Every environment shapes experience. Let’s design yours. #EnvironmentalGraphics #ArtsInHealth

Your voice matters. 🎤
We need your insights on children's mental health & singing.
7-minute survey closes Jan 17.
Your insights inform our State of Play 2025 report.

https://bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026
#PractitionerVoice #musiced #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth

This season, we’re reflecting on the power of art to bring people together—across places, experiences, and communities. Thank you for being part of that journey with us. Wishing you a creative, peaceful, and inspired holiday season. 🎨🕊️🌈

#HappyHolidays #ArtsInHealth #HealingArt

Harnessing the healing power of art | UCI Health | Orange County, CA UCI Health

We’re honored to partner with UCI Health on the “Nature and Nurture” art program across the Irvine medical campus. Read how bringing Orange County’s natural beauty inside offers comfort & connection in UCI Health’s latest blog.

www.ucihealth.org/blog/2025/12...

#ArtsInHealth #HealthcareDesign

Have you got 7 minutes to help us? ⏰

We're gathering insights from practitioners about children's mental health & singing. Your experience shapes our State of Play report.

Quick survey, closes Jan 17.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/BS72MHB

#ChildMentalHealth #MusicEducation #EduSky #artsinhealth #musiced

We're grateful for these kind words from our thoughtful and talented partner at UCI Health.

Thank you for trusting Aesthetics to support your expansion and for recognizing the work our team brings to every project.

#UCIHealth #ArtsInHealth #HealingArt #ArtConsulting

Aesthetics, Inc. and UCI Health Launch Transformative Art Program at New Irvine Medical Campus | Aesthetics, Inc. The multi-building art initiative integrates 1,465 artworks across the Irvine medical campus, designed to support healing, belonging, and patient experience.

We’re excited to share the launch of a new healing art program at the UCI Health — Irvine medical campus. Featuring 1,400+ artworks by regional artists, the initiative brings nature, community, and connection into every space.

Read more: bit.ly/49uSxDB

#ArtsInHealth #HealthcareDesign

A huge #becauseofyou #ohwerwyddChi diolch yn fawr and big thank you to all National Lottery players!
Your contribution truly makes a difference.
Thank you! 💛🎨🎶
#lotteryplayers #communityarts #welshpool #artsinhealth #grateful National Lottery Good Causes

✨ Service Spotlight: Fundraising ✨

We help hospital foundations turn generosity into healing art experiences—building community, honoring donors, and supporting environments that engage, connect, and heal.

#HealthcareDesign #ArtsInHealth #Fundraising #HealingEnvironments

My Journey by the Renal Young Adult Service - Tonic Arts, NHS Lothian Charity My Journey is a moving and inspiring art exhibition created by young adults living with kidney conditions, marking a milestone moment for NHS Lothian’s

🎨 My Journey is a powerful new exhibition from Young Renal Patients at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh 🖼️
Discover their stories and find out more👉 https://ow.ly/zLs150XnUwa
#MyJourney #TonicArts #ArtsInHealth #LivedExperience

Last chance! 📢

Interested in #ArtsInHealth and eager to develop your knowledge, skills & network? Our Arts Health Research Intensive might be for you. #AHRI26

We have scholarships available – deadline soon approaching!
⌛ 9 November 2025
ℹ️ More info: sbbresearch.org/arts-health-...

Ruth, Anna & Lowri -BBCNOW musicians playing on a hospital ward

At work this morning hosting @bbcnow musicians Ruth, Lowri & Anna, & the patients of C7East at The Royal Gwent Hospital! Part of 'Music While You Wait' which will see us tour the hosptial & wards today. www.garth.org.uk #bbcnow @abuhbuh.bsky.social #artsinhealth #musicforhealth

Looking to expand your knowledge, skills and network in #ArtsInHealth? 🌱

Apply to join us at the Arts Health Research Intensive 2026!

Scholarship and early bird discounts are available! 🌟

📝 2025 recap: sbbresearch.org/arts-health-...
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Read our latest article where researcher Becky Bind shares newly published findings from the @wellcometrust.bsky.social SHAPER-PND study.
#artsinhealth #creativehealth #perinatalmentalhealth #socialprescribing

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Art changes how a space feels. For 45 years, our evidence-based, customized, and collaborative art programs have been tailored to enhance patient care, staff wellness, & the overall healing environment. Every art program tells a story. Let’s tell yours.

#ArtsInHealth #HealingArt #HealthcareDesign

🎨 Painting prevention: How the arts promote health and tackle non-communicable diseases

Could singing, dancing or storytelling really help prevent heart disease or diabetes?

A new review explores how creative activities support health promotion worldwide.

🧵 THREAD

#ArtsInHealth #NCDs

Calling the #ArtsInHealth community!

Submit your work to present at the International Society for Arts & Medicine (ISfAM) Congress 2026 'The Healing Arts – Forging Alliances of Arts & Medicine' 💬

Submission deadline: 30 November 2025 🔔

Find out more 👉 event.fourwaves.com/healingarts-...

Paper plate decorated with potato prints

It was great to lead a workshop on Monday for Inside Out Cymru at The Riverfront, Newport - we printed with food, carving stamps from potatoes and carrots, and using lemon and celery! For more info about their programme, go to: inside-out-cymru.org

#ArtsInHealth
#potatoprint

Designing Healthcare Spaces That Are Loved: Patient-Centered Design for Healing Environments | Aesthetics, Inc. Healthcare is more than medicine, more than advanced technology, and more than clinical excellence. It’s also about the environments in which people heal, grieve, celebrate, and hope. At Aesthetics Inc., we’ve spent decades asking a fundamental quest...

Our latest blog, adapted from Annette Ridenour’s keynote at HFSE 2025, explores how design can shape not just how healthcare spaces look, but create environments that are loved. #ArtsInHealth #HealthcareDesign #HFSE25

💚 Read it here → https://bit.ly/48edNNh

Scholarships are available for our flagship Arts Health Research Intensive 🚀

Looking to develop knowledge, skills and contacts in #ArtsInHealth? Then this course might be for you! #AHRI26

⌛ Scholarship applications close on 9 November 2025

Find out more & apply 👉 sbbresearch.org/arts-health-...

Today’s the day! Annette Ridenour takes the stage as the closing keynote at #HFSE25, sharing how patient-centered design creates healthcare spaces people truly love. 💙 Join us in celebrating this moment!

#HFSE #HealthcareDesign #ArtsInHealth #HealingEnvironments

Join us at the Arts Health Research Intensive 2026 ⭐

#AHRI26 provides a rich introduction to the evidence base around #ArtsInHealth, fundamentals of evaluation and research, while connecting you with peers who share your interests!

Learn more and apply 👇
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Creative Arts Boost Public Health and Prevent Chronic Disease

A study across 27 nations involving over 230,000 people found regular art, music, dance or community gardening may reduce risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Read more: getnews.me/creative-arts-boost-publ... #artsinhealth #prevention

#NOAH #ArtsInHealth #ArtsAndWellBeing #BeWell

Annette Ridenour, President & CEO of Aesthetics, Inc., to Deliver Closing Keynote at HFSE 2025 | Aesthetics, Inc. From healing patients to boosting staff morale, Annette Ridenour will explore why patient-centered healthcare spaces are the future of healthcare design.

We’re proud to officially announce that our very own Annette Ridenour will deliver the closing keynote at #HFSE25!

Her talk explores how loved spaces transform healing, culture, and outcomes. 🧠💙
📍 Sept 26, 11AM – San Diego Convention Center

#ArtsInHealth #HealthcareDesign