This book brings together leading UK researchers in the field of arts and health, including creative arts therapies. The chapters are based on presentations ori

Over the past two decades, there has been a major increase in research into the effects of the arts on health and well-being, alongside developments in practice

There is growing interest internationally in the contributions which the creative arts can make to wellbeing and health in both healthcare and community setting

'Arts in Health' provides a complete overview of how to go about undertaking research and practice in the field of arts in health. It starts by exploring the co

This important book develops a critical understanding of the bridging of arts and health domains, drawing on models and perspectives from social sciences to dev