Research Projects

In this project, researchers will develop an Arts and Health Evaluation Toolkit to promote more rigorous evaluation of arts and health interventions, to enable more systematic assessment of interventions, allow meaningful comparisons across studies, and drive progress in the field - developed in collaboration with key institutions in Singapore.

This research project aims to understand the role of arts engagement in supporting young people's mental health with a view to develop a technical brief to guide policy. Arts-based programs can promote healthy youth development by improving problem-solving skills, social competence, and a sense of purpose while helping to alleviate feelings of isolation and loneliness (Golden et. al,  2024).

This project seeks to articulate how engaging in the arts can mitigate the health impacts of climate change, communicate about these impacts, and promote adaptive capacity through adaptive behaviours or interventions that address the health risks posed by climate change.

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.

The largest study of its kind, aiming to better understand the impact of murals in hospitals on patients, staff, and visitors, and to study murals across different cultural contexts in Nigeria, Slovenia, the UK, and the US.

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.