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How art can help combat Covid’s mental toll How art can help combat Covid’s mental toll As Covid cases surge in India, many are finding solace in crayons, pencil and water colours and in creating something new to keep their mental peace advertisement UPDATED: May 12, 2021 07:59 IST Lata Chaudhry, who suffers from advanced-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia paints to heal her rising anxiety during the pandemic Paints, canvasses and brushes have replaced the dull sight of forlorn roads and anxiety-inducing news reports in Lata Chaudhry’s daily routine. The 84-year-old Bandra resident, who suffers from advanced-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia, spends long hours painting village scenes and figures. Her focus is now fixed on depicting the Warli tribe that lives in the mountains along the Maharashtra-Gujarat border. This activity is the only proverbial silver lining in the day of the octogenarian who was getting adversely impacted by news of disease, sufferi ....
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The pandemic has changed not only how we see and perceive the world around us but also made us introspect and understand ourselves much better. Health has become the biggest priority for all, and ensuring good holistic health is the main aim. What is holistic health though? The World Health Organisation (WHO) states in its 1946 preamble that ‘health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being rather than merely the absence of disease or infirmity . How are art and culture beneficial though? There have been multiple studies in the recent past which have showcased the benefit of art and craft for health, be it mental or even physical. According to Akshita Gandhi, an international artist, philanthropist and founder of Dua Foundation, art therapy is defined as ‘a technique rooted in the idea that creative expression can foster healing and mental well-being. “It is ....
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