About this Event
Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health 2025 is proud to present a compelling session exploring the profound connections between creativity and brain health. "Igniting Minds: Connections Between Creativity & Brain Health" brings together leading experts in psychiatry, neuroscience, and creative expression for a morning of panel discussions, experiential learning, and hands-on integration.
This session will examine key questions at the intersection of art, neuroscience, and mental health:
- What is the biology of creativity?
- How does art change the brain—and can we measure it?
- Can art be prescribed as therapy for mental health?
Featured Experts
- Dr. Robert M. Bilder, PhD, ABPP-CN – Tennenbaum Family Professor of Psychiatry & Psychology, UCLA
- The Koren Brothers – Teachers, Performers & Leaders in Expanding Creative Expression
- Ping Ho, MA, MPH – Founder & Director, The Arts & Healing Initiative
- Moderated by Karen Alexander, MPA – Outreach & Education Director, International Arts + Mind Lab, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Unlocking Self-Expression: The Koren Brothers' Five Core Themes
- Generosity
- Curiosity
- Willingness
- Awe
- Daring (“Dare to Suck”)
This engaging and interactive session will highlight the therapeutic power of the arts, their applications in public health and clinical therapy, and the social-emotional benefits of creative expression.
Don't Miss This Transformative Conversation
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center, Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, USA, United States
USD 423.34
