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The Good Arts Good Mental Health (GAGMH) campaign, based at The University of Western Australia, aims to improve community mental health via arts engagement.

27/06/2025

⭐𝙃𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨!⭐ The Good Arts, Good Mental Health® campaign paper has just been published and confirms a widespread community desire to engage in the arts for better mental health! The evaluation of the world first, population level, arts-mental health media campaign found high agreement and strong intention to act on the message, with nearly 90% of respondents agreeing that the arts could enhance their mental wellbeing. The paper is FREE to read, download and includes information about how the campaign was developed, run (including the various campaign assets) and evaluated.

See▶️ https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1594846

The GAGMH campaign was co-designed with input from the community, government, industry, and philanthropy. The initiative is supported by the Western Australian Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, which is an initiative of the WA State Government, The Ian Potter Foundation, Minderoo Foundation, CircuitWest, St John of God Health Care, and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

💥 Don't forget: “You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Do the art that makes YOU feel good. TRY for two hours per week. It could make a difference to your mental health. Good Arts, Good Mental Health” 💥

15/06/2025

𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗧: 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀 ♻️👗👖
Turn old clothes into fresh, fun, and fabulous creations! Upcycling can boost your mental well-being, reduce waste, and help the planet. 🌎🎨

𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱:
🛍 Find old clothes at op-shops or in your cupboard.
✂️ Grab scissors, glue, needle & thread—supermarkets sell these!
📲 Watch online tutorials or join a community craft group.

𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀:
👜 No-sew T-Shirt Tote Bag – Cut the sleeves and collar off of T-Shirt (these are your handles). At the bottom the shirt, cut long slits and tie knots to seal the bag (this creates a fringe).
🎀 Hair Scrunchies – Sew leftover fabric into hair ties.
👖 Patchwork Jeans – Add colourful fabric patches.
👗 Dress-to-Skirt Transformation – Convert an old dress into a stylish skirt.
🛏 T-Shirt Quilt – Turn old tees into a cozy blanket!

Share your creations with us by tagging in your posts. 😊

REMEMBER: You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Do the art that makes YOU feel GOOD. TRY for two hours per week. It could make a difference to your mental health. Good Arts, Good Mental Health.

26/05/2025

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦: Nature Medicine — one of the world’s leading medical journals — recently published a feature article exploring how the arts are being mobilised globally to support health and wellbeing. Good Arts, Good Mental Health Director, Christina Davies was interviewed.
You can read the article for FREE here ➡️ https://rdcu.be/enEjX
🎹 Good evidence & transparency of both positive and negative arts-health outcomes are important for community engagement & guiding policy & practice.
🎭 Don’t forget to make time to engage in the arts activities that make you feel good.
🎨 TRY for an arts-mental health dose of 2hr/week, see ➡️ goo.gl/6usL8H

12/05/2025

𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐘𝐂𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐓: Who knew items heading for the rubbish could be turned into art! ♻️✨ RECYCLING materials into art is great for the planet and could also be good for your mental wellbeing!

Why not try one of these fun ideas:
✂️ Patchwork using old clothes and fabric scraps.
🎨 Pictures made from old buttons or drink bottle lids.
💎 Jewellery made from recycled beads.
🌿 Paper mâché bowls & planters from scrap paper.
📚 Collages from old newspapers and magazines.
🌀 Mobiles, wind catchers & decorations made from old CDs, bottles, cans or cutlery.

Share your creations with us by tagging in your posts. 😊

REMEMBER: You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Do the art that makes YOU feel GOOD. TRY for two hours per week. It could make a difference to your mental health. Good Arts, Good Mental Health.

15/04/2025

Happy Easter from the Good Arts, Good Mental Health Team. The long weekend is a great time to take part in some arts activities and events. Don’t forget - You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Do the art that makes YOU feel GOOD. TRY for two hours per week. It could make a difference to your mental health. Good Arts, Good Mental Health. 🥚🐣🐥🐰

21/03/2025

CONCERTS: Attending a concert could boost your mood and social connections. There’s nothing like singing along, dancing, sharing in good memories and soaking up the ‘positive energy’ of a concert with friends and family 😊.
🌀 How do I get started: Check out your local paper, venues or local council websites for free concerts in your local area. Browse venues and events on social media or websites like Humanitix, Ticketmaster, Ticketek, Scenestr, Scoop, etc.
🌀 How do I attend: Find a concert you would like to see and invite a friend or family member to join you. Book your tickets (even free events may need a ticket). Plan your trip, and a meeting point in case you get separated from friends and family at the concert. Check if there is any event information or venue rules (e.g. can you bring a water bottle? Are there bag size limits?).
🌀 More ways to enjoy live music: Host a ‘concert night’ at home — make your own music or stream a live concert. Support community concerts and local bands at nearby venues.

REMEMBER: You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Do the art that makes YOU feel GOOD. TRY for two hours per week. It could make a difference to your mental health. Good Arts, Good Mental Health.

03/03/2025

🎨🏛️ ART GALLERIES & MUSEUMS: Are you curious about art galleries and museums? Would you like to visit but don’t know how? A gallery/museum visit can be great for your mental wellbeing and a lovely way to spend time with family and friends. Below are some useful tips:

🏛️How do you get started: To plan a visit, go to the gallery/museum website for opening times, news, events, exhibition details or to book a tour, talk or art class (see last dot point for some gallery/museum names). You could also check your local paper for what’s on in your area, follow galleries/museums on social media or join a gallery/museum mailing list.

🏛️What to do when you get there: Have fun 😊 Look for things that interest you. Maybe have a coffee or lunch at the gallery cafe.

🏛️Things to note: The staff are there to help you, so feel free to ask questions if you aren’t sure about something. Most art galleries and museums have free entry, but for some special exhibitions you may have to buy a ticket. You may be asked to check in big bags/backpacks. Most galleries/museums do not allow food and drinks near artworks.

🏛️As a starting point, GAGMH staff have visited and recommend: WA Museum Boola Bardip (Perth), Fremantle Arts Centre, NGV’s Yayoi Kusama exhibition (Melbourne, on until 21 April 2025), AGSA’s Radical Textiles exhibition (Adelaide, on until 30 March 2025), WA Maritime Museum (Fremantle), Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Geraldton Regional Art Gallery, Mona (Hobart).

REMEMBER: You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Do the art that makes YOU feel GOOD. TRY for two hours per week. It could make a difference to your mental health. Good Arts, Good Mental Health.

📸Photo credit: C.Davies ’s Yayoi Kusama exhibition.

17/02/2025

SINGING: Do you want to give singing a go? Singing could enhance your mood, is great for relaxation, stress relief and building social connections.🎼🎙

🎤Most of us already love to sing to our favourite songs, so why not start here. Pick three songs that make you feel good and make a time this week to sing them intentionally. You could sing at home, when driving to work or the shops, while doing chores etc.

🎤Low cost and no cost options: You could join a community singing group or local choir and enjoy the benefits of connecting with others. You could also enrol in singing lessons or watch free tutorials online.

REMEMBER: You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Do the art that makes YOU feel GOOD. TRY for two hours per week. It could make a difference to your mental health. Good Arts, Good Mental Health.

03/02/2025

WRITING: Have you thought about giving writing a go? Writing is a great way to express yourself and has been linked with relaxation and mental wellbeing. ✍️

📚 Start with a pen, journal or a simple notebook – starting is low cost.
📚 You could try writing about how you feel or you could write a short story about your day, a song, poem, or even a letter to your future self.
📚 Get inspired by something simple: the view from your window, a random word, or a memory from childhood.
📚 If you aren’t sure how to start you could try a creative writing class, join a local writing group or online workshop.

REMEMBER: You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Do the art that makes YOU feel GOOD. TRY for two hours per week. It could make a difference to your mental health. Good Arts, Good Mental Health. 📝

24/01/2025

NATURE ART: Have you thought about making something inspired by nature? Nature art can boost your mental wellbeing, relaxation, connection to others and give you time in the natural environment.
🌳 You could collect leaves, flowers, feathers, sand, sticks, rocks and other items and use them in your arts and craft. 🍀🍁🌹🌼
🌳 Why not try making a mindful mandala from sand, flowers or leaves. You could even create a sculpture out of rocks and pebbles.
🌳 Printing with flowers and leaves can be relaxing or you could paint a rock and leave it for a friend to find. 🎨
🌳 Art supplies like paint, paper, coloured pencils, glue and crayons don’t need to be expensive. You can usually find art supplies at your local supermarket or op shop. 🎨
🌳 Nature art projects are a perfect way to spend quality time with friends and family.

REMEMBER: You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Do the art that makes YOU feel GOOD. TRY for two hours per week. It could make a difference to your mental health. Good Arts, Good Mental Health.

20/01/2025

NATURE ART: Have you thought about making something inspired by nature? Nature art can boost your mental wellbeing, relaxation, connection to others and give you time in the natural environment.
🌳 You could collect leaves, flowers, feathers, sand, sticks, rocks and other items and use them in your arts and craft. 🍀🍁🌹🌼
🌳 Why not try making a mindful mandala from sand, flowers or leaves. You could even create a sculpture out of rocks and pebbles.
🌳 Printing with flowers and leaves can be relaxing or you could paint a rock and leave it for a friend to find.
🌳 Art supplies like paint, paper, coloured pencils, glue and crayons don’t need to be expensive. You can usually find art supplies at your local supermarket or op shop. 🎨
🌳 Nature art projects are a perfect way to spend quality time with friends and family.

REMEMBER: You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Do the art that makes YOU feel GOOD. TRY for two hours per week. It could make a difference to your mental health. Good Arts, Good Mental Health.

11/11/2024

CONCERTS & FESTIVALS: Is there an upcoming festival or concert you would like to see? Attending an event with friends could boost your mood and social connections. 🔈🎭🩰🎵🎶

🎟 Tickets to a concert, festival, theatre or performance make a great Christmas or birthday present.
🎟 Performances by local artists are often free or low cost. Check your local paper, social media or council website to see what’s on in your area.
🎟 You could watch a performance with a friend or family member and share in a happy memory.
🎟 Why not take part and meet new people by joining an amateur singing or theatre group.

REMEMBER: You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Do the art that makes YOU feel GOOD. TRY for two hours per week. It could make a difference to your mental health. Good Arts, Good Mental Health.🎨🧠

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