«The Lancet medical journal has announced the biggest scientific research project ever conducted exploring the links between health and the arts. Compiled at a time when interest in the topic has been intensifying, the series aims to drive further investment in programmes for improving people’s health through the arts.
The series is led by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab and the World Health Organisation (WHO) and is due to be published in early 2025. Pending peer review, the series will consist of four papers and one photo essay written by a team of more than 50 researchers from universities including University College London, Harvard University, University of Malawi and Hong Kong University.
Recent studies have demonstrated that the arts can alleviate symptoms of postpartum depression, help manage pain and reduce anxiety. The Lancet series will build on a 2019 WHO report on the role of the arts in improving health and wellbeing. Papers will reference art forms including dance, drama, music and the visual arts, and provide policy recommendations helping governments devise new arts and health programmes or scale up existing ones. (...)». +.
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