The science behind using the arts to combat loneliness and social isolation
First publishedAug 4, 22:25 UTC
Last updatedAug 5, 01:28 UTC · 12m ago
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A new program in Charlotte, North Carolina, is using the arts to tackle loneliness and social isolation. Paul Solman reports on prescriptions for art instead of medicine for our series at the intersection of art and health, part of our CANVAS coverage.
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- What's the story?
- A new program in Charlotte, North Carolina, is using the arts to tackle loneliness and social isolation. Paul Solman reports on prescriptions for art instead of medicine for our series at the intersection of art and health, part of our CANVAS coverage.
- How widely is it covered?
- 1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 12m ago.
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