Episode 6: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Mental Health with Dr. Tasha Golden

Send us a textIn this episode of the Way-word Writers podcast, we welcome Dr. Tasha Golden, the director of research at the International Arts and Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Golden discusses the connection between mental health and the arts, and shares her journey from a professional singer-songwriter to a researcher studying the therapeutic properties of art. During the conversation, she touches upon how writing and music have profound effects on mental wellbeing and can serve as mediums for untold personal narratives. Dr. Golden also discusses the benefits and potential pitfalls of making a career in the arts sector, along with the importance of having a balanced perspective towards professional and personal aspects of life. She mentions her research on the impact of diverse methods of communication on wellbeing and ends with a discussion on questioning the status quo to foster creativity.00:00 Introduction to the Episode00:21 Meet Tasha Golden: Bridging Art and Science01:49 Tasha's Journey: From Singer-Songwriter to Researcher02:31 The Power of Music and Personal Stories03:22 The Intersection of Art and Mental Health04:38 The Impact of Art on Community and Culture06:39 The Role of Art in Individual and Collective Healing11:18 The Balance Between Art and Business25:54 Final Thoughts and ResourcesFree ebook by Tasha Golden: Arts and Health: Four Big Ways to Improve Health through the Arts:  http://www.tashagolden.com/ebookFree field guide:  Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide For US Communities: https://www.tashagolden.com/fieldguide This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waywordwriters.substack.com