Research Projects
Explore current and previous initiatives from the Lab and its affiliates furthering the evidence of the impact of the arts on health
Showing Projects related to ‘Adults’
Research Project
Theatre to Reduce Discrimination in Healthcare
This project combines dramatic arts and allied health sciences to develop and implement participatory theatre interventions that tackle health discrimination among care workers in the US and Canada.
Lead Researchers
V Michaelson, S O’Keefe-McCarthy, N Sajnani
Lead Institutions
Brock University, NYU Steinhardt
Status
In progress
Type
Pilot study
Research Project
Arts and Noncommunicable Diseases
A landmark series focused on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Bringing together 26 researchers from institutions around the world to present evidence on the value of the arts in clinical and public health.
Lead Researchers
M deWitte, J Bradt
Lead institutions
NYU Steinhardt, WHO Europe
Status
In progress
Type
Global series
Research Project
Arts and Global Mental Health in Post-Conflict Settings
This project explores how therapeutic arts, photography, and participant-led cultural archiving can support mental health, cultural resilience, and agency among survivors in post-conflict settings.
Lead Researchers
N Sajnani, E Bahr, E Lægreid, C Bailey
Status
Complete
Lead Institutions
NYU Steinhardt
Type
Mixed-Methods Exploratory Study
Research Project
Research Collaboration and Evaluation through Healing Arts Scotland (CHASER)
This project will evaluate the Healing Arts Scotland activation. Part of the Lab’s global ‘Healing Arts’ campaign, the country-wide event will celebrate and advocate for improved physical, mental and social health through the arts.
Lead Researchers
K Warran, N Sajnani
Institutions
University of Edinburgh, NYU Steinhardt
Status
Completed
Type
Evaluation
Research Project
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
D Fancourt, S Finn
Lead institutions
University College London, WHO Europe
Status
Completed
Type
Scoping review
Research Project
Creative Care: A Resource for Artists Working in Humanitarian Contexts
Creative Care is a practical guide for artists—especially those without formal training in creative arts therapies or psychosocial support—who wish to offer meaningful, art-based activities in humanitarian settings.
Lead Researchers
Nisha Sajnani, Mauricio Salgado, Julia Puebla Fortier
Lead Insitutions
NYU Steinhardt (US); NYU Tisch (US)
Status
Completed
Type
Toolkit