Art in the community for potentially vulnerable mental health groups
Article Abstract:
Through an evaluation of an United Kingdom community art in health project, a study demonstrating that art itself can have positive influence on the mental and social wellbeing of mental health community groups, despite its association with therapeutic techniques, is presented. Different forms of art involvement in health, are also reviewed.
Publication Name: Health Education
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0965-4283
Year: 2005
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Researching the benefits of arts in health
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A study evaluating the role of arts in the health project in the United Kingdom indicates that while direct health improvement is small, most of the artistes show preference to health indicators, such as social inclusion and social cohesion, which in long run will help in improving the health of the community.
Publication Name: Health Education
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0965-4283
Year: 2005
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Guest editorial
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A study analyzing the important contributions of arts in promoting health and health related aspects such as, enjoyment, self-esteem, positive social relationships, etc., in the United Kingdom, as well as the recent developments and publications that have taken place, since the late 1990s, is presented.
Publication Name: Health Education
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0965-4283
Year: 2005
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