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Monday, January 28, 2019

Feeling isolated? You can now be prescribed a trip to the museum

Front image of museum building

In 2013, British researchers found museums can:

reduce social isolation by providing positive experiences;
provide calming experiences, leading to decreased anxiety;
bolster self-esteem and a sense of identity;
support communication between families, caregivers and health professionals.