Upcoming event! On 8th Sept The APPLE-Tree team at UCL are holding a photographic exhibition displaying photos taken by participants of the project that focuses on dementia prevention. If you would like to register for the event follow the link below 👇🏻 eventbrite.co.uk/e/apple-tree-p…

Just out! New systematic review exploring factors affecting the #sustainability of #community #mentalhealth #assets. A key facilitator to sustainability is connectedness (e.g., social connections, partnering with other organisations). Daniel Hayes, PhD

Are you an #ECR working in or across the #arts, #humanities, #health and #medicine? Join us for presentations, group activities & #networking! Thurs 13 Oct. All welcome! eventbrite.com/e/arts-and-hea…

Our own Rosie Dow appears on the GCDN’s latest podcast, exploring issues relevant to global cultural leaders. Rosie shares insights from the arts & health movement, and discusses how research can help cultural orgs understand their role in public health & advocate for change

Want to hear more about our #ArtsHealth2022 Research Intensive with UF Center for Arts in Medicine and Arts Health ECRN at Snape Maltings Britten Pears Arts? Maybe you are considering joining us next year? Read about Dr Pilar Letrondo's experience at the research intensive in her blog: brittenpearsarts.org/take-part/rese…

Exciting new research! Have a read of our report for Arts Council England on the impacts of #creativity and #culture on the brain. We present a literature review and new epidemiological analyses Dr Jess Bone Dr Daisy Fancourt 👇👇👇

This report is a very interesting read. Current evidence demonstrates that "engaging in receptive and participatory arts activities can lead to subsequent improvements in wellbeing".

Research opportunity! key changes are looking for a researcher/team with mental health and social care expertise to design, deliver and disseminate a scientific study on #mentalhealth recovery culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk/sites/default/…

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Had a great few days in Exeter at #SSM2022. Particularly enjoyed presenting some of our EpiArts work on arts engagement and flourishing in young people. Thanks for having me Society for Social Medicine & Population Health! Behavioural Science & Health UCL ArtsHealthCC Arts Health ECRN UF Center for Arts in Medicine

Exciting day - our kick off event for INSPYRE - a programme developing and evaluation #socialprescribing for #youngpeople waiting for #mentalhealth #treatment in #CAMHS Read about INSPYRE here: bit.ly/3DTYBFL ArtsHealthCC Dr Daisy Fancourt UCL IEHC

We're thrilled to share with you our research report summarising our findings from the COVID-19 Social Study. Download a copy of the report below & don't forget to sign up to our webinar in October hosted by Nuffield Foundation! 👇 Dr Daisy Fancourt Behavioural Science & Health UCL covidsocialstudy.org/final-report

Finishing up some materials for our table top presentation on implementing #socialprescribing for #youth #mentalhealth and then out to explore #Copenhagen IAYMH #iaymh2022 Evidence Based Practice Unit Child Outcomes Research Consortium (CORC) @AFNCCF Behavioural Science & Health UCL ArtsHealthCC UCL IEHC The National Academy for Social Prescribing

Hot off the press 📣 How can social prescribing benefit the mental health of children and young people by providing important community connections? An insightful commentary piece by Marcello Bertotti Daniel Hayes, PhD Vashti Berry Paul Jarvis-Beesley & Kerryn Husk thelancet.com/journals/lanch…

Want to know how to evaluate complex behavioural and cultural interventions? #BCI 🤔 WHO/Europe has just launched a 🆕 interactive guide to help you do just that. It’s full of great tips, inspiration, and concrete tools. Find out more 👇 who.int/europe/news/it…

We really enjoyed contributing to the Arts in Medicine Fellowship ArtsinMedicineFellowship Global Meeting by Arts in Medicine Projects, Nigeria. Researchers Dr Katey Warran & Dr Pilar Letrondo shared studies from our team & info about Arts Health ECRN. Great to engage in international #artsinhealth knowledge-exchange!

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! At our Centre, we carry out research exploring the role of arts and culture in supporting mental health. Visit our website to browse our studies ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology-h…