Interactive art shown in study to improve mood and reduce anxiety.
Study participants reported significant improvements in mood and anxiety after just a few minutes of viewing an interactive Monet Water Lily art exhibition from Google Arts and Culture.
This 240 person study was conducted with an online exhibition, it is believed in person and experiences with socially connected elements could be even more powerful.
This week we are exploring media as medicine which ties to the SXSW talk Vince Kadlubek, Ryan Hartsell, Samuel R. Browd, M.D., Ph.D. and I will deliver focusing on the potential of Immersive medicine in addressing mental health concerns.
Vince, a founder of Meow Wolf, will talk to the healing potential of interactive media and the phenomenal impact these experiences are having on some participants.
“For me it’s been life changing.â€, merauxs, Trip Advisor review of Meow Wolf Santa Fe exhibit.
So much more to explore and know, hope to see you all in Austin.
Source: https://neurosciencenews.com/anxiety-interactive-art-23181/
