Art across species: Neanderthals, the first artists?
Two studies recently published in Science and Science Advances, have suggested that cave paintings […]
The Arts are for life – not just for New Year (although it’s a good start!)
The start of a new year is a good time to review our lives […]
Students, Mental Health and the Arts
Students, Mental Health and the Arts My own interest in mental health started during my […]
New CPD Courses!
We are delighted to launch our first two art therapy CPD online courses. These filmed […]
Creative health: the arts are good for your health!
The arts are good for our physical and mental health! This is why the UK […]
What is creativity?
OCAT director, Dr Val Huet, participated in a debate on “What is creativity?” at the […]
Using art therapy to thrive
Mental Health Today has published a piece about using art therapy to flourish. It highlights […]
Why did I go mad?
I watched an interesting Horizon programme last week called, “Why did I go mad?” It […]
The Arts and Work Related Stress, by Dr Val Huet
Image above: ‘The Ultrasounds’ at Cork University Maternity Hospital. Courtesy of artsandhealth.ie Anyone who has […]
Passion for Art Therapy!
Living in a big city, I often take for granted how easy it is to […]