Promoting young people’s mental health and well-being through participation in the arts: A mixed-methods service evaluation of the Zinc Arts ArtZone programme
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Wilson, C. and Sharpe, D. 2017. Promoting young people’s mental health and well-being through participation in the arts: A mixed-methods service evaluation of the Zinc Arts ArtZone programme. Journal of Applied Arts & Health. 8 (1), pp. 39-55. https://doi.org/10.1386/jaah.8.1.39_1
Authors | Wilson, C. and Sharpe, D. |
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Abstract | Arts-for-health initiatives are associated with improvements in mental health, wellbeing and social inclusion; however, research amongst young people is sparse. The aim of the study was to conduct a mixed-methods evaluation of a participatory arts programme for young people with, or at risk of, mental ill health. The Zinc Arts ArtZone programme involved working with individuals aged 11–25 in south-east England, engaging them in arts activities over ten-week courses in community and secure unit settings. 122 course participants completed pre/post measures of mental illness severity and well-being, and 34 participants took part in interviews and focus groups. Mental illness severity significantly decreased and mental well-being significantly increased. Participants reported social and emotional benefits including decreased social isolation and increased social inclusion and mental well-being. Participatory arts interventions may serve as a useful tool in tackling increasing mental ill health amongst young people. |
Journal | Journal of Applied Arts & Health |
Journal citation | 8 (1), pp. 39-55 |
ISSN | 2040-2457 |
Year | 2017 |
Publisher | Intellect Press |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1386/jaah.8.1.39_1 |
Web address (URL) | https://doi.org/10.1386/jaah.8.1.39_1 |
Publication dates | |
01 Jun 2017 | |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 10 Mar 2017 |
Deposited | 06 Oct 2017 |
Copyright information | © 2017 Intellect |
License | All rights reserved |
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