Join us at Science Gallery London for an event exploring the role that creativity can play in supporting the mental health of medical practitioners.
This event is a collaboration between Arts & Health Hub and King's Undergraduate Medical Education in the Community (KUMEC), and is a part of a series of events aimed at medical practitioners and medical students focused on practitioner mental health, taking place during the The Art of Care exhibition on at Science Gallery London (22nd June - 31st July). This event is generously funded by the Louise Tebboth Foundation.
About the Event.
The positive benefits that engaging with creativity and the arts can have on our physical and mental wellbeing has long been established. In this event we explore what role creativity can play in supporting the mental health of the doctors of today and the future. You will hear from a range of speakers actively engaging with the field of creative health and the clinical humanities, with space to connect with one another and share challenges and insights.
As we shape up the day, you can expect to hear from:
Kryssie Tyrtania, Assistant Arts Curator at UCLH Arts, sharing their bespoke arts programme for doctors.
A faculty member from King's Undergraduate Medical Education in The Community (KUMEC) discussing the pressures that doctors face, and the role creativity can play in being and staying well.
An artist with extensive experience of working with medical practitioners.
A King’s medical student discussing the role that creativity has played in their studies.
Who is this event for?
This is an open and public event. However, it is primarily aimed at:
Those working in medical education or clinical/health humanities.
Medical students.
Medical practitioners.
Artists working in the field of creative health.
Cost.
Free!
More info about this event.
The event takes place at Science Gallery London. Once registered, you'll receive an email a few days before with specific instructions on the location within the building.
If you have any questions about this event please email info@artsandhealthhub.org.