Research Projects
Explore current and previous initiatives from the Lab and its affiliates furthering the evidence of the impact of the arts on health
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Research Project
Arts, Health, and Climate
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.
Lead Researchers
N Sajnani, N Fietje
Lead Institutions
NYU Steinhardt, WHO Europe
Status
In progress
Type
Report
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
N Sajnani, N Fietje
Lead institutions
NYU Steinhardt, WHO Europe
Status
In progress
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
K Warran, N Sajnani
Institutions
University of Edinburgh, NYU Steinhardt
Status
In progress
Type
Evaluation
Research Project
Music and Motherhood
A project exploring cultural considerations for arts and health interventions. In particular, using group singing for postpartum depression, which has been successful in the UK, in new contexts in Denmark, Italy, and Romania.
Lead Researchers
K Warran, C Smith
Lead institutions
UCL, WHO Europe
Status
Completed
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