During the pandemic, we both got super into paint-by-numbers. They were just so soothing and an easy way to create while taking our minds off the crazy world around us. It was a way to be calm and focused. And a lot of people use art in this way, to figure out your emotions or as an outlet. But what about using art in medicine? Patients often create art that depicts their disease and experience living with an illness. You can also use art in therapy, to build confidence, decrease depression, and manage diseases from cancer to bipolar disorder to ADHD. Healthcare providers can even use art to learn to be better providers through creative critical thinking skills and observation. Art in medicine is a growing field as professionals begin to recognize the immense benefits it has on people of all shapes and forms. So join us this week to learn more about the field and how art may benefit you!

Feminist Corner: 

What does art mean to you?