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 ‘Literary Arts’
Research Project
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
D Sommer, T Osborn
Lead Institutions
Harvard University, Shamiri Institute
Status
In progress
Type
Implementation study
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