Pilot | Mind.Art.Recovery.KY (MARK)

By Jessica Evans, Community Arts Senior Extension Associate
Published on Jul. 24, 2023

In the wake of this crisis in mental health and substance use disorder, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension utilized its reach in the state to deploy research-based programming with a goal of increasing wellness in Kentucky communities.

Article | Arts in Health Disaster Recovery

By Jessica Evans, Community Arts Senior Extension Associate
Published on Nov. 10, 2022

During trying times, when local health services may be strained or overwhelmed due to emergent physical needs in communities, art can be an integral part of disaster recovery efforts. Art can be a pathway for recognizing common stress responses to trauma and can provide some beneficial ways to cope with it.