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How 'slow looking' and a Rembrandt are helping those with mental health issues

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How 'slow looking' and a Rembrandt are helping those with mental health issues
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22/09/2025 10:25 ‧ 13 hours ago | StarsInsider

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A valuable 17th-century Rembrandt painting is set to help people struggling with their mental health. It's being shown as part of a slow-looking initiative where members of the public can view the masterpiece at their leisure over a period of time. "Slow looking" is a more involved way of engaging with art that is said to help reduce stress. It also serves as a way to escape the mental trappings of day-to-day living and can even

spark feelings of inspiration and enlightenment. So, how does slow looking work, and how is it practiced?

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