'We need a shared language': Scotland-wide festival highlights links between the arts and health

The Healing Arts Scotland festival showcases over 100 activities across the country, emphasizing the importance of cultural engagement in enhancing public health and well-being.

Martin Creed's installation 'EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT' resonated profoundly with festival themes, reflecting the comforting notion during times of isolation and mental health struggles.

Stephen Stapleton highlights key themes of the festival, particularly addressing loneliness, isolation, and youth mental health, connecting art to healing and support through cultural activities.

This event, the first of its kind on a national scale, could potentially open new funding avenues for the arts across Scotland, demonstrating a novel partnership with WHO.

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