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What is the potential of the arts to relieve stress, build resilience, support identity and empowerment, and develop vital social connections among young people. How and who is using music, dance, visual art, drama, and creative expression to better incorporate the art forms into health and healing for young people experiencing mental health issues?

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Explored through the dynamic of a mother-daughter relationship, In Two Minds is deeply personal, inventive, funny and life-affirming.

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Through panel discussion and performance, discover how Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity collaborates to create tailored art experiences for children in isolation in hospital and watch a dance performance from Step Out.

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Grampian Hospitals Art Trust (GHAT) will offer a ‘behind the scenes’ guided tour of their work to support wellbeing through creative activity in the north east of Scotland. Director Sally Thomson will highlight the work of GHAT and their team of creatives within wards and across the region.

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The event invites you to discover your creative potential and deepen your connection with the elements and mother nature.

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A beautiful and uplifting concert to celebrate Healing Arts Scotland week performed by artists from Glasgow and beyond, both professional and community based.

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Discover a mindful and fun movement session with Bronwyn Tutty, a spirited, grounded movement teacher and coach. Using music and gentle guidance, Bronwyn helps you connect with your body, celebrate your essence, and find strength to shine through life's ups and downs.

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Maryhill Integration Network's Joyous Choir is a community choir for women seeking asylum and refuge in Glasgow. Weekly sessions include singing, song-writing, learning and sharing songs from different cultures, and performance opportunities. Joyous choir will perform at HAS Wellbeing Concert to highlight how music can cross cultural barriers and help diverse women heal from trauma through friendship and song. https://www.maryhillintegration.org.uk

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A team of Project Ability artists will invite attendees to sit for a few minutes to have their portrait drawn at the HAS Glasgow Day. The gifted artists have previously drawn portraits at conferences, events, and The Scottish Parliament. While demonstrating their talent, they share pride in their creativity and how identifying as an artist helps their mental health and wellbeing.

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The Healing Arts Scotland Opening Celebration event took place outside the Scottish Parliament at 4pm on Monday, 19th August, as part of the Edinburgh International Festival and Festival of Politics, featuring over 250 performers and participants from across Scotland.

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The HAS Conference in Edinburgh on the 19th and 20th August featured UK and international speakers who were leading innovative practice in arts-in-health interventions, including four specially curated panels as part of the Festival of Politics at Scottish Parliament.

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Healing Arts Scotland came to Orkney, Lewis, and Shetland to amplify the voices from the communities of the Scottish Islands and celebrate the arts in health and wellbeing.

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