Call for Papers: Artful Minds: Health and Well-Being

Over the past several years, significant research funding and attention have been directed toward exploring the intersection of music, art, and health. This burgeoning field has illuminated the profound ways in which creative practices can enhance mental health, emotional resilience, and overall well-being for individuals as well as communities. As we stand at the frontier of this interdisciplinary exploration, we invite scholars, practitioners, and creatives to delve deeper into this evolving domain.

Theme: New Trajectories in Cross-Disciplinary Research and Practice

We seek to investigate how cross-disciplinary approaches—merging insights from the arts, music, sciences, medicine, and healthcare—can uncover novel trajectories and transformative practices within the realm of health and well-being. This call for papers aims to highlight innovative methodologies, emerging trends, and impactful applications that emerge from this confluence of disciplines.

Topics of Interest

• Innovative Methodologies: How can blending artistic and scientific methods yield new insights into mental health and well-being?

• Transdisciplinary Models: What new frameworks can integrate art, psychology, and health sciences to advance our understanding and practice?

• Creative Interventions: Exploring novel art-based interventions and their effectiveness in various therapeutic settings.

• Neuroscientific Insights: The role of neuroaesthetics in understanding the brain’s response to artistic stimuli and its implications for mental health.

• Cultural and Contextual Variations: How do different cultural contexts shape the integration of art and health practices, and what can we learn from these variations?

• Community and Social Impact: The effects of community art projects and social art movements on collective mental health and community well-being.

• Personal Narratives and Case Studies: Rich personal accounts and case studies that illustrate the impact of art on individual and collective health journeys.

• Future Directions: Speculations and visions for future research and practice in the intersection of art and health.

Proposals and Inquiries

Interested authors may submit manuscript proposals or inquiries to Leonardo(link sends e-mail).