Sound Minds
An exploration of sound, discovering the ways we can use music to enhance our mental wellbeing.
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The Sound Minds workshops were a supportive, welcoming space for people aged 18+ who experience social anxiety, isolation, or low mood. Sound Minds workshops consisted of 15 weekly music and visual art based sessions that were a great opportunity to boost your self-esteem and connect with others in a supportive and playful musical environment. The sessions were based around exploring new and creative ways we can use music engagement to support our mental wellbeing.
A message from the Group Leader
My name is Iylla (Eye-lah), and I studied Creative, Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing at the University of Derby. I have a passion for working with people, using the arts to support and enhance health and wellbeing. Designing and delivering tailored creative wellbeing interventions that are focused on using the arts to empower people is at the heart of what I do.
I specialise in exploring playful and supportive ways to use music to connect and collaborate with groups of people, exploring new, fun and creative ways we can use music, and visual art activities, to enhance our mental and social wellbeing.
How does music and visual art help with our wellbeing?
Both music and visual art have the power to reduce stress and anxiety. Listening to soothing music or engaging in art creation can trigger the release of feel-good chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine and endorphins, which help to alleviate stress and promote relaxation.
Creating or experiencing art allows individuals to express their feelings, whether it’s joy, sadness, anger, or nostalgia, in a non-verbal and often cathartic way.
Listening to uplifting music or viewing vibrant and aesthetically pleasing visual art can boost mood and improve overall emotional well-being.
Engaging in creative activities, whether through music or visual art, allows individuals to tap into their creativity and foster self-expression. This can boost self-esteem and self-awareness.
Group Details:
The Sound Minds sessions have now come to an end but do keep an eye out on our website for details of any future Music or visual arts groups.