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Policy briefs and reports that turn arts and health research into clear, practical recommendations for policymakers around the world

A painting by Almigdad Aldikhaiiry called Degrees of Seperation, 2019.  The painting depicts a combination of the climate and health crisis.

Policy Brief

Role of the Arts and Culture in Addressing the Health Impacts of Climate Change

This policy brief explores how the arts can address climate change’s health impacts, offering evidence-based recommendations for climate and health policy, communication and community resilience.

Co-Published by

WHO Europe / Jameel Arts & Health Lab

Supported by

NYU Climate Research Seed Award; Community Jameel

Design

CultuRunners

Date

April 2026

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Policy Brief

How Do We Realize the Potential of the Arts to Support Health and Wellbeing in the United States?

The report presents key learnings from the Arts and Health Caucus held in advance of Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our Communities, co-hosted by the White House Domestic Policy Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Published by

Jameel Arts & Health Lab

Affiliation

White House Domestic Policy Council; National Endowment for the Arts

Design

CultuRunners

Date

January 2024

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Policy Brief

Supporting the Mental Well-being of Forcibly Displaced People

This WHO-Europe led policy brief outlines the existing evidence surrounding the arts and mental well-being for forcibly displaced people, providing case examples of arts interventions working at these intersections, and presents policy recommendations.

Published by

WHO Europe

Supported by

Culture Auction Europe; European Union

Design

WHO Europe

Date

July 2022

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Policy Brief

UK Arts & Health: The Time is Now

Held at UK Parliament, the roundtable united policymakers, health and cultural leaders, artists and people with lived experience to explore how the arts can advance health and wellbeing. This brief shares its recommendations.

CO-PUBLISHED BY

Jameel Arts & Health Lab / National Center for Creative Health

Affiliation

WHO Europe; Arts Council England

Design

CultuRunners

Date

April 2026

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Policy Brief

Healing Arts in Times of War

The Healing Arts in Times of War Roundtable at UK Parliament brought together a cross-sector group to explore how the arts support military health, veteran recovery and civilian resilience.

PUBLISHED BY

Jameel Arts & Health Lab

Affiliation

WHO Europe; Kings College London; Arts Therapy Force

Design

CultuRunners

Date

March 2026