The 2025 Torrance Festival of Ideas is a virtual event exploring the intersections of creativity with various aspects of health. Over two days, attendees will engage with presentations from renowned scholars discussing how creativity impacts mental, physical, community health, and medicine. The festival aims to foster dialogue and innovation in these fields. The agenda includes sessions on creativity's role in mental health, physical health, community health, and medicine, with talks from experts like Anita Jensen and Vicky Karkou. Each session concludes with a panel discussion, providing opportunities for deeper engagement and networking.
Mental Health Conferences
2025 Torrance Festival of Ideas (CREATIVITY & HEALTH)
The 2025 Torrance Festival of Ideas focuses on the theme of creativity and health, featuring global online presentations from scholars on creativity's intersections with mental, physical, and community health. It is hosted virtually by the University of Georgia.
Conference Overview
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Time and Place
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Conference Dates: April 21–22, 2025
Event Format: virtual
Conference Organizer
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Torrance Center for Creativity & Talent Development
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Email: anna.abraham@uga.edu
Phone: 706-542-8789
Registration Fees
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| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | General | Registration is free but seats are limited. |
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Schedule and Agenda
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Day 1 focuses on creativity's impact on mental and physical health, with sessions featuring talks and panel discussions. Day 2 explores creativity's role in community health and medicine, continuing the format of expert talks followed by panels.
Notable Speakers
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Anita Jensen
Lund University, Sweden
Vicky Karkou
Edgehill University, UK
Susan Imus
Columbia College Chicago
Christian Röminger
University of Graz, Austria
Kelly Barnett
Balance Medical Center, Vancouver, Canada
Lisa Gallagher
Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
Alex Rodriguez
University of Florida
Shoshi Keisari
University of Haifa, Israel
Broderick Flanigan
Visual Artist, Athens GA
Erica Cao
Stanford University
Sujal Manohar
Baylor College of Medicine, Texas
Richard Schaefer
Johns Hopkins University
Other Links and Information
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