WHAT: The Carter Center is presenting an in-person and virtual conversation on the role of the arts in mental well-being and recovery in youth. A 2024 study (PDF) showed that consuming arts and music demonstrably improves health and well-being across all ages, genders, geography, and socioeconomic groups. The study found that even attending occasional arts events, such as every few months, confers an array of significant benefits that can include alleviating pain, frailty, depression, and dependence on medication.
WHEN: Thursday, June 12, from 6-7:15 p.m. EDT
WHERE: The Carter Center, 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Meredith O’Connor, artist, singer, model, youth mental health activist
Mark Kendall, co-founder and chief creative officer, CoolCoolCool Productions, comedian, host of “What’s Good Atlanta?” podcast
Sarah Grant, vice president of education and community engagement, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Moderator
Rose Scott, Host of WABE’s “A Closer Look”
RSVP here to attend in person or watch online.
TO REQUEST INTERVIEWS: media@cartercenter.org
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