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Art on Prescription: Art for Mental Health

Art, Expression, Balance: The Power of Cultural Connection

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on Art on Prescription - DAY 1
🔴 Το Live ξεκινά σε:

13 Μαρτίου 2026 — 13:30

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on Art on Prescription - DAY 2
🔴 Το Live ξεκινά σε:

14 Μαρτίου 2026 — 09:30

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on Art on Prescription - DAY 3
🔴 Το Live ξεκινά σε:

15 Μαρτίου 2026 — 10:00

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Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

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State Theatre of Northern Greece

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Olympic Museum

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Thessaloniki Concert Hall Organization

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Momus

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Olympia Festival

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Museum of Cycladic Art

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Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulos Museum

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National Museum of Contemporary Art

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National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum

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Athens Concert Hall Organization

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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Single-Member S.A.

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State School of Orchestral Arts

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Musical and Dramatic Association “Athens Conservatory – 1871”

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National Opera of Greece

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For Citizens – How can I benefit?

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For Mental Health Organizations / Professionals – How to Participate

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For Cultural Institutions / Professionals – How to Participate

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Art on Prescription

The Art on Prescription project is included in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan “GREECE 2.0” and is implemented within the framework of the Action with code 16735, under the title: “Infrastructure for the Contribution of Culture to the ‘Silver Economy’ & Utilization of Art for the Improvement of Mental Health”, under the responsibility of the Ministry of Culture.

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Complementary Dimension of Therapy

The preventive and supportive function of art enhances the complementary dimension of therapy.

Enhancement of Mental Resilience

Engaging in art activities helps citizens build inner stability and more effectively manage stress, sadness, and the psychosocial pressures of daily life. Art serves as a tool for self-discovery and emotional empowerment.

Reduction of the Burden on the Healthcare System

The preventive and supportive function of art reduces the need for pharmacological or hospital interventions, while simultaneously enhancing the complementary dimension of therapy. In this way, the workload of public mental health services is alleviated, and primary care is strengthened.

Social Reintegration and Destigmatization

Artistic activities provide a safe space for communication, empathy, and community, contributing to the dismantling of stereotypes surrounding mental illness. Participants experience inclusion through creation, rather than exclusion.

Enhancing Cognitive and Emotional Function

Active engagement with the arts stimulates imagination, memory, and focus, while simultaneously enhancing emotional expression and communication skills. It serves as a gentle, non-pharmacological intervention with proven positive effects on an individual’s functionality.

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