Arts & Humanities

Harnessing the power of the arts to inspire wellness, connection, and community-based research

Mission

The Arts and Humanities program focuses on advancing innovative programming and research at the intersection of the arts, music, and well-being. In doing so, we embrace the potential of creative interventions and expressions to support various populations and promote holistic wellness. While integrating values of Social Work, we work from an interdisciplinary perspective, bringing together scholars, practitioners, and artists from our university and cultural community. We aim to foster meaningful collaborations that inspire, heal, and connect.

Medical Music

Healing Burnout Through Art and Community

Program Director, Arts & Humanities

  • Aaron Rochlen, Ph.D. is a Clinical Professor, Psychologist, and Program Director for the Moritz Center’s Arts & Humanities Program. He integrates music and mental health in his teaching, research, and clinical work—most notably through his Under The Rock concert series and courses like Music and Mental Health. A published expert in gender, fatherhood, and help-seeking, he’s a Fellow of the APA and former president of its Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities.