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Creating a difference - a role for the arts in addressing child wellbeing in conflict-affected areas
Michael Buser1, Emma Brännlund2, Nicola J Holt3
1Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments, University of the West of England, Bristol, BS16 1QY, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Background:
Details findings from a project on the potential for arts activities and art therapy to support the mental health and wellbeing of children living in Kashmir.
Methods:
The intervention engaged 30 school children over the course of one year who produced various forms of artwork and performances. In this paper, we report on project impacts, drawing on some of our qualitative measures including observations and interviews.
Results:
Our research details impacts and improvements in areas of emotional expression, belonging, and agency. We also found an important role for schools to create safe, secure, and caring spaces to allow students to express themselves and work through traumatic feelings in a non-judgemental way.
Conclusions:
School-based arts interventions can play an important role in the mental health and wellbeing of children. Critical here, however, are dedicated space, time, and resources to provide a supportive environment and to sustain activity in long-term.
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