HLAC 703 Arts, Mental Health and Wellbeing

The value of arts and culture in mental health and wellbeing has received unprecedented recognition over the past two decades and the place and contribution of artistic and cultural activity for the health of individual and society has never been a more pressing concern. But the role of arts and humanities in human flourishing has a long and rich history with much to teach present-day understandings and practices. This module will draw on thinking and perspectives from across the ages, classical to modern, and on a wide range of disciplines, including film, literature, medicine, music, philosophy, psychology, to explore critically the relation of arts to health and wellbeing. It will also feature arts-led practice and practice-led research, involving professionals and practitioners from within the Liverpool City Region, with its fine history in the arts and in healthcare.