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Jameel Arts & Health Lab - Lancet Global Series on the Health Benefits of the Arts

A landmark series focused on non-communicable diseases. Convened by the Lab, the series connects over 50 researchers and artists to present evidence on the value of the arts in clinical and public health.

Lead Researchers

Nisha Sajnani, Nils Fietje

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In progress

Lead institutions

NYU Steinhardt, WHO Europe

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Global series

2019 WHO Report

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2019 WHO Report

This foundational publication synthesizes results from over 3000 studies, identifying a major role for the arts in the prevention of ill health, promotion of health, and management and treatment of illness across the lifespan.

Lead researchers

Daisy Fancourt, Saoirse Finn

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Completed

Lead institutions

UCL, WHO Europe

Type

Scoping review

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Arts4Us

The Arts4Us project seeks to give children and young people mental health support by creating an accessible digital platform that houses evidence-based, local arts activities.

Lead Researchers

Prof Vicky Karkou

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In progress

Lead institutions

Edge Hill University

Type

Realist evaluation

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Pre-Texts

Pre-Texts combines literacy with art-making, to address depression and anxiety in children and youth. This project aims to scale the protocol in Kenya public schools and test the therapeutic effectiveness in Paraguay and Colombia.

Lead Researchers

Doris Sommer, Tom Osborn

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In progress

Institutions

Harvard University, Shamiri Institute

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Implementation study