03/19/2026
I had the opportunity to be at the Georgia State Capitol last week for something truly historic.
Georgia has officially recognized the arts as a key resource for mental health through House Resolution 1007.
For those of us who have spent years integrating expressive arts, movement, sound, and creativity into healing, this is more than policy. It is validation. It is progress. It is a shift in how we understand care.
Over 30% of Georgians report symptoms of anxiety or depression, and this resolution acknowledges what many of us have seen firsthand:
Healing is not just cognitive. It is creative, embodied, and relational.
House Resolution 1007 aims to:
• Normalize the use of arts and creative arts therapies in healthcare
• Train providers and systems to integrate these approaches
• Increase funding for community-based mental health programs
This work was led by powerful collaboration across arts, healthcare, and public health leaders, including Performance Hypothesis, The Carter Center, Emory University, and others.
As a therapist, expressive arts practitioner, and founder of Healing with Art n Sound, I find this moment deeply aligned with the work I have dedicated my life to.
We are moving toward a future where creativity is not seen as optional in healing, but essential.
And I am honored to be part of that movement.