On the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Weeks (SISM), whose national theme this year honors the link between psychological well-being and artistic creation, La Maison danse is organizing a series of events across the region. Since 2003, this cultural organization has been working closely with the psychiatric hospital of the Mas Careiron to integrate artistic practices into care routines through workshops for adults, children, and adolescents. These initiatives aim to explore the therapeutic potential of dance and other art forms in improving mental health and fostering social connections. This year’s program includes several public events. On Tuesday, October 6, from 10:00 to 12:00, a choreographic workshop will take place at the Mas Careiron hospital, led by choreographer Jonas Chéreau, who has recently joined La Maison danse as an associated artist. The session will focus on themes of joy and laughter, offering participants a chance to explore his artistic vision. On Wednesday, October 14, at 17:00, the short film Le jardin où les ombres et les corps se mélangent will be screened at Ciné 102 in Pont-Saint-Esprit. Directed by Marion Chabert, the film was created following adolescent Culture Health workshops led by Julie Vuoso. The screening will be followed by a discussion and a showing of Les Intranquilles by Joachim Lafosse. On Friday, October 16, at 17:30 and 20:30, a film presentation will be held at the Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie Community Center, specifically for adolescents. This will be followed by a time for dialogue and reflection with the groups involved. These events highlight the efforts of local organizations to address mental health stigma through cultural engagement and inclusion. The Culture/Health project, launched in 2003 by La Maison danse, includes a range of artistic and dance workshops designed to help individuals explore their bodies, develop motor skills, sensitivity, autonomy, and imagination. The program encourages participants to engage with the world and others, fostering self-awareness and group dynamics. Through these activities, the project aims to challenge stereotypes and promote understanding. The initiative has three distinct paths. The adult path, which has been running since 2003, targets patients, healthcare staff, and administrative staff at the Mas Careiron hospital. It is led by the CATTP Le Transfo and involves twice-monthly workshops from September to June. The children’s path, established in 2013, runs at three day hospitals in Uzès, Beaucaire, and Bagnols-sur-Cèze, offering ten mornings of workshops from September to December, led by artist Nathalie Galoppin. A new adolescent path, launched in 2025, takes place at the Mosaïque day hospital in Uzès, with ten half-days of workshops from September to December, led by Julie Vuoso. The Culture Health project demonstrates the role of dance in promoting mental health and social bonds. As noted in the booklet What Dance Can Do by the National Syndicate of Artistic and Cultural Enterprises, dance is a recognized tool for public health, contributing to both physical and mental well-being.