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“Color Cloud: Let's Pay Attention” by Jessica Poundstone

A young man with curly hair playing a double bass, looking down at the instrument.

Singing and playing instruments promise better brain health

Music-making protects memory and boosts brain function.

Digital pop art illustration of a woman lying on the ground with a camera on a tripod nearby, background light blue with abstract colorful shapes.

Strike a pose, lift your mood

Photoshoots can boost mood and self-confidence

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Woman in a long red dress holding a woven basket over her head facing a refugee camp with numerous tents, with a partly cloudy sky and trees in the background.

The road to discovery and healing through African art

The powerful stories being told through African art

Illustration of a person with their head in a machine that looks like a record player, with a diagram of an ear on the side.

The healing power of music evokes memories for every age

Science meets sound: musical healing for mental health and brain function

A woman sitting at a large table in an art studio, surrounded by art supplies, books, and artwork, with sunlight streaming through a window behind her.

Interview with artist Bunnie Reiss

Take a trip into her multidimensional worlds of inspiration

A woman with long hair and tattoos singing into a microphone in front of a blue background with neon lights.

A centering sound bath

Spend a rainy winter solstice with this relaxing harp music

A girl with red hair and headphones sitting on a blue checkered floor, reading a book with a sleeping orange tabby cat beside her. There is a tablet with a heart icon nearby, and a lit candle inside a decorative holder. She appears to be daydreaming or listening to music, with musical notes and hearts floating above her head. The background features a purple wall and window showing a starry night sky with the moon over a serene landscape.

This is how breakup songs help process grief

When validating music helps during times of hurt

A woman with headphones sitting on the floor, smiling, with a striped blanket, a black and white cat sleeping nearby, a bookshelf with colorful books, a turntable on a wooden table, a large potted plant, a smartphone with a red emergency alert screen, and a record player on a shelf.

Vinyl and the art of listening offline

Listening to a record creates no new data… why is that so rare?

Illustration of a person with long red hair riding a skateboard inside a swirl with floating records, a cat with headphones, a paper bag, and abstract wavy shapes.

Losing a record store taught me its true value

Losing a record store made one man rediscover vinyl's therapeutic power.

Young artist profiles: South Africa

Making art for wellbeing in a South African township.

A young girl with brown hair in a bun, wearing a black and white dress, stands with arms raised in front of a graffiti-covered wall and green ivy, in an urban outdoor setting.

Somatic mindfulness: dance

What makes you feel free?

A person painting a cloud with rain on a brick wall under an archway, with the sun setting in the background.

Why making art can help heal PTSD

Drawing strength from art in trauma recovery.

An abstract illustration of a woman playing the violin, with concentric circles radiating from the background, in shades of purple and reddish-brown.

What's that tingly feeling we get from great music?

A look at frisson: why it happens and the benefits it brings

Music to your brain: how music is instrumental in psychedelic therapy

A look at tunes that set the treatment tone

Illustration of pink lungs with a green trachea, surrounded by colorful dots, with part of a piano keyboard at the bottom, symbolizing the connection between lungs and music.

Soothing my wounded lung with music

When my lung collapsed, I turned to rhythm for support

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Looking at colorful art helps our brain improve its well-being

Need a quick reset? Intentionally absorbing vibrant art might do the trick

A drawing of two women with short hair, one with tears and the other singing into a microphone, surrounded by colorful abstract and swirling background patterns.

Finding solidarity in music

Healing from the trauma of sexual violence through music

A person sitting on a red armchair in front of a television, with the light from the TV illuminating their face while they hold a bowl of popcorn.

How animation stirs up awe

A digital dive into the science behind the awe-stirring sensations of animation.

A child playing an electric guitar, wearing a colorful beanie and a face mask, with a drum next to them.

Artist profiles: Julian

"The first serious original I ever had."

Performer on stage wearing rainbow striped shirt, denim vest, purple pants, orange hat, and clown shoes, holding a microphone, with a drummer in the background, and colorful decorations including a large orange furry creature with eyes on the right.

Honest talk with Corook

Corook reflects on music, mental health, and the power of feeling it all in this candid interview.

A woman with long, wavy hair and purple skin is sitting on a bed, listening to music through headphones. She appears to be happy, with her eyes closed and a smile. There are musical notes and hearts around her head. A sleeping orange cat curled up on the bed nearby, along with a smartphone, an open book, and tissues. The room has purple walls and a window showing a starry night sky with a bright moon.

Music, loneliness, and connection

Music can help youth combat loneliness, offering connection and emotional support.

A person sitting cross-legged on the floor, holding a tangled white cord, surrounded by abstract colorful patterns with musical and art elements like a guitar, paint palette, and brushes.

Knitting with benefits

Knitting can calm the mind, aid healing, and foster connection.

Three children dancing joyfully indoors with playful lines and burst effects around them.

Rhythm is a dancer: Healing through movement

Move your body, add some music, and explore ways to emotionally regulate and heal.

A man playing an acoustic guitar on an outdoor stage during a music festival, with an audience in the background.

Abraham Alexander on the magic of writing music from the heart

Abraham Alexander opens up about music, identity, and turning vulnerability into connection.

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Cymatics: Exploring the shape of sound

Watch sound come to life through cymatics.

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Bringing improv’s healing benefits to everyone

Improv's mental health benefits are now for everyone.

A man and a young girl standing together, both wearing traditional African clothing with geometric patterns, in front of a colorful, cosmic background with stars and swirling rainbow colors.

Making an impact through music and youth mentorship

Fyütch promotes mental health awareness and self-care through music and youth mentorship.

A sketch of a woman standing outdoors near trees, with one arm resting on a ledge, and her face not detailed.

Figure drawing: a model for self-esteem

Making art for wellbeing in a South African township.

A man with a beard and dreadlocks playing congas outdoors next to a young boy, who is also playing a conga. The man appears to be demonstrating or teaching, while the boy watches attentively. They are surrounded by green foliage and rocks.

Somatic mindfulness: drums

Feeling the music in our bones.

Illustration of a woman floating in water with headphones, surrounded by abstract shapes and swirling lines, in a color palette of blue, orange, black, and white.

Listening to 528 Hz music might reduce stress

How 528 Hz sound frequency may lower stress and heal

A woman playing harp in a dark blue room. The background is dark, and the neon light creates a glowing effect on her face and hand.

Winter solstice sound bath and playlist from Dasha Shleyeva

Learn about these sonic sanctuaries and then enjoy one at home!

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How psychedelic art affects identity and emotional well-being

Understanding visual alchemy that’s a core part of the experience

A theatrical performance on stage with actors in costumes, including a person with a wolf mask, dark curtains, and stage lighting.

The healing power of art: Kharkiv

Watch how a Ukrainian theatrical troupe has persevered since the 2022 invasion

A woman with short black hair and tattoos on her shoulder, wearing headphones, has her eyes closed, as colorful musical notes and flowers flow from her head against a light green background.

The effects of music on the brain

A chemical cocktail for mental and physical health

A child in an orange shirt is standing on a sheet of paper, painting with a large paintbrush. A hand holding a paintbrush is adding colorful strokes to the paper, which includes yellow, green, and red colors. A palette with orange and yellow paints is visible in the corner.

Use creativity to heal your inner child

A big part of healing is learning how to peel back and examine our layers. Creative and intentional explorations can help!

A child wearing glasses and an orange long-sleeve shirt, sitting outdoors at a wooden table, writing with a red pen on paper, with a blurred green and white background.

Somatic mindfulness: the feeling of art

Let the art guide you toward a mindful space.