The Cultural Review

Community Health

4 articles

Diverse individuals joyfully participating in cultural wellness activities, workshops, and communal sharing at an outdoor festival.
Wellness

Cultural Wellness: A Global Movement for Mental Health

In Indonesia, a full-day ticket to a cultural wellness festival, offering workshops to thousands, costs just IDR 500,000 (roughly $32 USD).

Yasmin El-Sayed·July 18, 2026
A central tipi in a healing garden at the Indian Family Health Clinic, featuring raised beds of sage and sweetgrass, symbolizing community well-being.
Culture

Indian Family Health Clinic Healing Garden Cultivates Community Well-being

A central tipi stands amidst raised beds of sage and sweetgrass at the newly opened Indian Family Health Clinic's Healing Garden, marking a profound shift in how community wellness is envisioned.

Yasmin El-Sayed·July 17, 2026
Diverse community members connecting and celebrating their heritage in a park setting, highlighting cultural wellness.
Wellness

What is cultural wellness? Community health and heritage

Ignoring a community's cultural heritage in health initiatives doesn't just miss an opportunity; it actively creates compounding negative impacts, leading to inadequate care and mistrust, according to

Yasmin El-Sayed·July 3, 2026
Diverse community members, including elders and youth, engaging in traditional cultural activities outdoors, bathed in warm sunlight, representing holistic well-being.
Wellness

Integrating Cultural Practices for Holistic Well-being

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the White Earth Nation achieved a remarkable 93 percent vaccination rate among its elders, revealing the profound impact of culturally-integrated health strategies.

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 20, 2026