Expert Insights – Black Dog Institute Podcasts

This Expert Insights explores the therapeutic effect art can have on mental health and wellbeing.

Show Notes

Can participation in arts program improve wellbeing? This question was explored in several major projects by Professor Katherine Boydell in partnership with the Australian Gallery of New South Wales. This Expert Insights panel session explores the research findings and ongoing studies that explore the therapeutic effect of art on mental health. It discusses the important elements that target mental health in art programs, and how we can use these findings and apply them in practice across a range of age groups. 

Panelists;
Katherine Boydell: Professor of Mental Health at the Black Dog Institute
Danielle Gullotta: Senior Access Programs ProducerT
Emma: Lived Experience Representative
Facilitator: Dr Carol Newall: Clinical Psychologist

What is Expert Insights – Black Dog Institute Podcasts?

Expert Insights by the Black Dog Institute is a series of podcasts each tackling an important mental health topic and providing insight and expert knowledge from and for health professionals.

Black Dog Institute is a global pioneer in the identification, prevention and treatment of mental illness and the promotion of well-being. Our unique approach incorporates clinical services with research, education and the voice of lived experience to reduce the incidence of mental illness and suicide, remove stigma and improve lives.