How can art and virtual reality support mental health and well-being? What are the possibilities and limitations of VR-based art interventions in mental health care, education and rehabilitation?

The ART4MENTAL Think Tank will explore these questions on 10 September from 14.00 to 17.00 Estonian time / 13.00 to 16.00 CEST online.

WHAT? Participants will hear research-based talks, explore VR technologies, share professional experiences and contribute to the development of practical guidelines, policy recommendations and strategic recommendations for the ART4MENTAL project.

WHO IS IT FOR? The event is aimed at professional therapists, including psychologists, psychotherapists, art therapists and occupational therapists; educators and researchers, including teachers, lecturers and university researchers; representatives of art policy and practice; and professional artists.
Previous experience with VR art therapy is not required.

Find more information HERE.

Participation is free. The presentations will be in English. Previous experience with VR art therapy is not required.

NB! Please register by 31 August HERE.

The ART4MENTAL project on mental health promotion brings together art, virtual reality technology and mental health practices. The project aims to develop innovative solutions that provide support and opportunities for mental health promotion beyond conventional forms of therapy.

Funded by the European Union, the ART4MENTAL project brings together partners from Estonia, Ukraine, Austria, Czechia and Sweden. In Estonia, the project is implemented by TTK University of Applied Sciences.