Evidence reviews

The following links and resources introduce you to some valuable reviews of the evidence for arts and health.

Exploring the Longitudinal Relationship between Arts Engagement and Health (Gordon-Nesbitt, 2015)

A review of the literature and a clear demonstration of the evidence for long term health benefits from participating in the arts.
Understanding the Value and Impacts of Cultural Experiences (Carnwath and Brown, 2014, also known as the Wolf Brown report) .

An extensive international literature review commissioned by Arts Council England.
The Value of Arts and Culture to People and Society .

A 2014 review from Arts Council England.
Five Ways to Wellbeing (New Economics Foundation, 2008)

These draw on wide-ranging evidence to derive five actions beneficial to wellbeing: connect, be active, take notice, keep learning, and give. These can also be used as outcome indicators.
Arts and Health: A review of the medical literature (2004)

Rosalia Staricoff's 2004 review is an invaluable source of information for the sector.
Arts and music in healthcare: An overview of the medical literature (2011)

This is an updating of Staricoff's 2004 review by Stephen Clift and Rosalia Staricoff.
Evidence Reviews

Downloadable PDF produced by the Creative and Credible team.