Donna Betts, PhD
@DonnaBetts
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Consultant, researcher, + art psychotherapist in the arts, heritage + historic environment for wellbeing sector | FSAScot @socantscot
Toronto + Edinburgh
Joined April 2009
The exemplary programs + collaborations described underscore the need for increased public awareness of benefits of the #arts + how to gain attention of decision-makers to prompt increased access to these services @NEAarts @artsinhealthUS @CanadaCouncil @BritishArts @R_S_P_H
Head to the JKP Blog to learn more about Bridging the Creative Arts Therapies and Arts in Health from co-editors @DonnaBetts and @ValHuet1. Bridging the Creative Arts Therapies and Arts in Health is out now! https://t.co/cdk9NICMvV
#arts #healthcare #artsinhealth #arttherapist
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Amazing Job Scotland 🏴👏 #FifaWorldCup here we come ! ⚽️ 🌎 🏆 Fingers crossed we get to welcome you to Canada! 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇲🇽
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WTG Jays!! 💙⚾️🧢🎉
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The power of #musictherapy, #dancetherapy and the #creativeartstherapies #militaryconnected #veterans
"Music therapy takes me away from the pain … I can forget about being disabled.” Learn how in Creative Forces’ newest video introducing the work of three creative arts therapists and veterans whose lives have changed through creative expression.
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Delighted to be presenting on this fantastic panel in Stratford, Canada, August 16th: https://t.co/poBifUuDmm
#military #veterans #creativearts @stratfest
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Stratford Festival
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Happy World Gaelic Week! Read more: https://t.co/F3pJStZl52
@sngaidhlig @StAndrewToronto @ScotGovCanada @ScotParl #gaelic #SeachdainNaGàidhlig2025 #CeanglaicheanGunChrìch
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Post submitted by Dr. Donna Betts. The first official nationwide language and culture week to be held in Scotland – will bring together speakers, learners and enthusiasts from across Scotland […]
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New research from @NEAarts explores how arts engagement supports social connections and wellbeing! Learn how Creative Forces and other arts initiatives strengthen belonging. More: https://t.co/3KEo21Vvk3 📸: Photos of @CBAW_ Day of Belonging #InternationalArtsAndHealthMonth
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#NewPublication 'The time has come for a concentrated effort...to promote the advancement + inclusion of creative arts therapies into appropriate clinical settings' https://t.co/nuKpK8gkZi Levy, Uomoto, Betts & Hoenig @ArchivesPMR @NEAarts @Americans4Arts @HJFMilMed #arttherapy
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Weather enhancing the dramatic effect of unparalleled views from @stirlingcastle today! @TheWallaceMon. Excellent tour at Stirling with guide Charles @HistEnvScot
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Fantastic weekend! Thanks @AberdeenHistory
1/2 Lovely light for a group pic of @AberdeenHistory's PG reading weekend @TheBurnScotland. Lots underway + a great opportunity to connect with on campus & distance students on a visit to the beautiful Angus Glens!
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NEW PUB + Framework Resource We examined evidence related to the uses of arts & culture in public health in the US to develop a pilot version of an evidence-based framework to guide cross-sector development & research. SO incredibly proud of this work! https://t.co/34bywCOQRR
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"Arts & culture cultivate belonging. They cultivate social connection. They cultivate the health & well-being of people across the country." -- @HHS_ASH #HealBridgeThrive
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There's still time to virtually attend tomorrow's #HealBridgeThrive summit! Join @NEAarts, the @WhiteHouse & the artists & leaders listed below tomorrow, Jan 30, to learn how the arts & humanities can strengthen our communities! Agenda & sign up: https://t.co/bhn5jMeIGX
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It is with unbridled excitement that we share the video recordings of the @NIH Workshop: Music as Medicine: The Science and Clinical Practice. Day 1, Thursday December 14: https://t.co/D941qlR5E3 Day 2, Friday December 15: https://t.co/QExr56i3sw History was made.
videocast.nih.gov
The workshop “Music as Medicine: The Science and Clinical Practice,” taking place December 14–15, 2023, aims to highlight accomplishments from the last 6 years in advancing scientific research on...
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Music as Medicine: The Science and Clinical Practice free virtual NIH workshop will highlight accomplishments in advancing scientific research on music and health and develop a blueprint for the next phase of research. 12.14 - 12.15 https://t.co/EnIJBJ9p9h
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A spectacular evening! 'O hear the angel voices,' indeed 🙏❤️
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Tonight! @carnegiehall concert benefitting @4everYoungFndtn initiative, @4SophiesPlace, an evidence-based #musictherapy programme in children's hospitals. A great cause & a great line-up with @loreena @benrector & more
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@TheNCCH & All-Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health & Wellbeing #CreativeHealthReview report is launching today! Live from @KingsCollegeLon This landmark report offers a set of recommendations on how policy can embrace creative health. Stay tuned https://t.co/Nl1KtH35HJ
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Thank you @StephenClift for this excellent review of our book! Appreciate the spotlights on exemplary programs @NEA_CFNetwork (@MelissaSWalker) and @Elisavetius' work in Athens. @NEAarts @Americans4Arts @CanadaCouncil @Daisy_Fancourt @ReneeFleming @HJFMilMed
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Interested in evaluating your arts program or project? WHO Collaborating Centre for Arts and Health @UCL_SBB led by #jahl Steering Committee Chair @Daisy_Fancourt just published a comprehensive mapping of #artsandhealth evaluation frameworks & toolkits.
sbbresearch.org
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