An exploration of artists%26apos; perspectives of participatory arts and health projects for people with mental health needs

作者：Margrove K L^*; Pope J; Mark G M

来源：Public Health, 2013, 127(12): 1105-1110.

DOI：10.1016/j.puhe.2013.09.018

• Visual art
• Mental health
• Qualitative
• Thematic analysis
• Social inclusion

Objectives: This study addresses the views and experiences of artists who run participatory arts and health courses for those with mental health or social problems. %26lt;br%26gt;Study design: Qualitative research with 11 artists from three different organizations providing participatory arts and health courses. %26lt;br%26gt;Methods: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted. Participants provided oral contributions that were transcribed and then thematically analysed by the authors. %26lt;br%26gt;Results: Participants described perceived positive benefits of participatory arts and health courses, including developing friendships, self-expression and creativity, a non-judgemental environment, along with key issues arising, including managing challenging behaviours and provision of follow-on options. %26lt;br%26gt;Conclusions: Results indicate that improvements in well-being can be identified by artists during courses, the activity can help develop friendships, courses can be well managed in community settings, and benefits of follow-on activities should be investigated in future.

• 出版日期2013-12