UK Arts and Health; The Time is Now
Authors(s), Creator(s) and Contributors: Jameel Arts and Health Lab
Publication Date: 27/10/2026
Categories: Evaluation / Reports, English
Introduction
At a time of accelerating global interest in the health benefits of the arts, there is growing recognition that creativity, culture, and artistic engagement are not peripheral to health and well-being, but central to it. Momentum is building internationally, reflected in increasing attention from the World Health Organization, major medical journals including The Lancet, policymakers, clinicians, researchers, and artists themselves.
