Mental health and the Arts

We are art dance, music focuses on the overall well-being of the child’s mental and physical and emotional health through the arts. 

We are bringing awareness to mental health and the arts, and how students can use their talents to express themselves  and be able to talk about issues and be able to use their arts for an amazing purpose in the community.

According to apa.org “In the 10 years leading up to the pandemic, feelings of persistent sadness and hopelessness—as well as suicidal thoughts and behaviors—increased by about 40% among young people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System.”

Our mission is to embrace the importance of the arts, and how it helps children and teens with mental health. When you combine all of those areas, it helps the children and teens succeed. The love of the arts is very important to our lives, and it’s needed more importantly, in today’s society.

According to the mental health foundation,”
It can help to boost confidence and make us feel more engaged and resilient. Besides these benefits, art engagement also alleviates anxiety, depression and stress.“

Overwhelmingly, there were two performing arts mental health benefits identified above the rest – 1) a community and 2) a healthy outlet of expression.