SOLT & UK Theatre Respond to Research on the Arts and Mental Health

_{New research from Queen Mary University of London shows that engaging in the arts, like theatre, can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.}

Hannah Essex, Co-CEO of the Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre, highlighted how the arts are essential for our well-being and can offer a powerful, non-medical way to improve mental health.

Theatre is also making a difference in local communities, with many theatres running creative workshops for older adults, such as movement, singing, and dance sessions that boost mental and physical health.