Research shows that the arts can aid pain management and cognitive health, while stimulating memory and communication in people with Alzheimer’s—slowing cognitive decline and improving mood.
Among youth, arts participation enhances emotional regulation, empathy, and academic performance, helping young minds grow resilient and creative.
Creating art can lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone) by up to 75%. Whether painting, writing, dancing, or making music, art helps externalize emotions, promoting relaxation, mindfulness, and connection.
Another longitudinal study of nearly 7,000 adults aged 50+ also found that engaging in artistic activities could prolong life, thanks to the arts’ positive effects on cognitive function, mental health, and overall quality of life.
The study revealed a dose-response relationship:
- Participating once or twice a year was linked to a 14% lower mortality risk.
- Engaging every few months or more showed a 31% reduction in mortality risk.
Ultimately, the arts offer a pathway to resilience, self-discovery, and mental well-being for every age and stage of life. There is no health without mental health!
So—what’s your weekly dose of art to support your health?
In a rapidly evolving world, uncertainty can feel overwhelming. Our virtual workshop, led by art therapist Thuli Wolf, offers simple, arts-based techniques to reduce stress, regain clarity, and navigate change with resilience.
During the introductory session, we’ll engage in hands-on creative exercises to explore how art can reframe challenges, restore balance, and foster a sense of community with peers navigating similar uncertainties.
No prior art experience needed—just bring an open mind to learn and a willingness to create.
Join us and discover the healing power of art in times of change!
“Making art means creating beauty where there was nothing.” T.Wolf
Past Sessions:
- April 10, 2025 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm U.S. EST
Interested in art therapy? Sign up to participate in our future sessions!
Thuli Wolf is a Berlin-based medical doctor, artist, and art therapist. In her sessions, she creates a safe space for self-expression, exploration, and transformation.
Thuli deeply believes in the healing power of art, seeing it as both playful and profound—a way to navigate life’s challenges. Her mission is to help people live more creative, and therefore healthier, lives.
As a speaker, Thuli shares her insights on the healing power of art at well-known events such as the Forward Festival and Creative Mornings. As an author, she writes about the relationship between creativity and mental health, with her work published in both German and English in outlets including mae magazine and ZEITjUNG. A member of the Advisory Board of Arts for Global Development, Thuli invites all to explore their inner artist through a variety of art techniques—reflecting, meditating, finding peace, and celebrating the power of collective creativity.
She offers workshops for individuals and teams, group therapy and private sessions. You can find more information about her services on thuliwolf.com.
Sources: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association; NIH 2023