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Art Heals

The nation is coping with the significant stresses brought on by the pandemic. To continue on the theme of managing, one should consider art as a form of therapy, helping youth and young adults with disabilities cope and develop creative skills. To learn about the healing powers of the arts and culture as another form of expressing advocacy. 

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Art Heals

Art comes in many forms seen on social media through pictures or in-person at museums. It can be a mural painting on a wall, a photograph online, or a sculpture at a museum, to name a few examples. In this featured video, Art Heals by the channel National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, no matter what form art comes in, its impact can be felt by many people. These people could be returning military veterans, kids with disabilities, or people with mental trauma. Art can uniquely affect anyone, especially regarding its healing abilities.

Google Arts & Culture

When it comes to social media, it's not just Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram that allow you to see incredible artwork online. Google Arts & Culture is a free online program that acts as a hub for many kinds of artwork to be showcased; a fully developed museum explorer allows you to virtually visit and explore famous museums worldwide from Brazil to Thailand. This is a fantastic program that will enable you to seamlessly explore plenty of beautiful art pieces without leaving your living room.

What are your thoughts on art and its healing abilities? Have you created any art yourself? Let us know in the comments below! For youth and young adults, ages 13-26, join us on the SPAN Youth Chat on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:00 PM.

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