Evidence dossier: The value of arts on prescription programmes for the mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities
Evidence dossier: The value of arts on prescription programmes for the mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities
Author(s):*Listed Alphabetically
Buchanan-Hughes A, Eddowes L, Hamilton K, Lim S
Year of Publication:
2015
Publisher(s):
Arts and Minds
Publication Type:
Report
Abstract:
This dossier notes that engaging with the arts helps people with health problems (physical or mental). It concludes, however, that robust evidence is needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of arts on prescription programmes so that treatments that are most beneficial are identified.
Main Focus: Mental Health
Research Purpose: Discussion / Debate
Context: Community
Access Type: Free Download
APA Citation:
Hamilton, K., Buchanan-Hughes A., Lim S., & Eddowes L. (2015). Evidence dossier: The value of arts on prescription programmes for the mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Cambridge: Arts and Minds.