Harnessing the power of the arts to inspire wellness, connection, and community-based research
Our center is dedicated to implementing innovative programming and research with a focus on creative arts applications supporting varied populations and wellness themes. We aim to achieve these goals through cultivating an interdisciplinary team and perspective—bringing together professionals from our university and the vibrant arts community in Austin, TX.
Medical Music
Healing Burnout Through Art and Community
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.