‘When I create, I am free and happy’: a mixed-methods study of young people’s experiences of arts engagement and implications for public mental health policy
Perspectives in Public Health: Formerly Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
Published online on July 21, 2026
Abstract
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Aims:Globally, young people face escalating rates of mental health concerns, while traditional services often remain inaccessible. An emerging body of research suggests that participating in the arts, from everyday engagement to creative arts therapies, ...
Aims:Globally, young people face escalating rates of mental health concerns, while traditional services often remain inaccessible. An emerging body of research suggests that participating in the arts, from everyday engagement to creative arts therapies, ...