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 ‘Theatre/Performance’
Research Project
Jameel Arts & Health Lab - Lancet Global Series on the Health Benefits of the Arts
A landmark series focused on non-communicable diseases. Convened by the Lab, the series connects over 50 researchers and artists to present evidence on the value of the arts in clinical and public health.
Lead Researchers
Nisha Sajnani, Nils Fietje
Status
In progress
Lead institutions
NYU Steinhardt, WHO Europe
Type
Global series
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
Katey Warran, Nisha Sajnani
Status
In progress
Institutions
University of Edinburgh, NYU Steinhardt
Type
Evaluation
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
Valerie Michaelson, Sheila O’Keefe-McCarthy, Nisha Sajnani
Status
In progress
Institutions
Brock University, NYU Steinhardt
Type
Pilot study
Research Project
Arts4Us
The Arts4Us project seeks to give children and young people mental health support by creating an accessible digital platform that houses evidence-based, local arts activities.
Lead Researchers
Prof Vicky Karkou
Status
In progress
Lead institutions
Edge Hill University
Type
Realist evaluation
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
Doris Sommer, Tom Osborn
Status
In progress
Institutions
Harvard University, Shamiri Institute
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
Daisy Fancourt, Saoirse Finn
Status
Completed
Lead institutions
UCL, WHO Europe
Type
Scoping review