Girija Kaimal, EdD
Art Intertwines With Wellness At The Lodge At Woodloch
Girija Kaimal, EdD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a May 23 Forbes article about the addition of an art gallery at a Poconos wellness spa and how interacting with art, through both creation and observation, can have positive effects on stress, mindfulness and mental health.
3 Reasons You Should Indulge In ‘Grandma Hobbies’ — By A Psychologist
Apr 14, 2025
Recently published research on the psychosocial benefits of engaging in traditional, cultural art practices led by Girija Kaimal, EdD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in an April 14 Forbes article about the mental health benefits of doing "grandma hobbies," or activities described as old-fashioned, like knitting, sewing, gardening and baking.
Sep 3, 2024
Girija Kaimal, EdD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Profession, was quoted in a Sept. 3 episode of NPR "Life Kit" about research-backed activities, like creative arts hobbies, to help improve a person's mood. The episode aired on NPR affiliate stations across the country on Sept. 28 and 29, including WHYY.
How Art Therapy Can Ease the Transition Through Menopause
Jan 15, 2024
Drexel was mentioned in Jan. 12 WMBD-TV (Peoria, Illinois) and Jan. 15 WPHL-TV (PHL-17) and HealthDay stories about recently published research authored by Rebekka Dieterich-Hartwell, PhD, a research fellow, Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor, and Deeptha Sukumar, PhD, an associate professor, all in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, on the mental health and physical health benefits of creative arts therapies and nutrition lessons for overweight, postmenopausal woman.
How To Lower Your Cortisol Levels Safely, According to Experts
Jun 26, 2023
Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 26 Forbes "Health" article about the health impacts of cortisol, known as the stress hormone, and ways to lower it, including by expressing creativity or art making.
