We produce impact-led research that integrates the arts and health sciences, generating creative initiatives supporting health and wellbeing.
We are an interdisciplinary research group jointly run by the School of Communication & Creativity and the School of Health and Medical Sciences. Our focus is on innovative and inclusive approaches to health and wellbeing using socially engaged research that integrates the arts, humanities, and health sciences.
Creative Health is understood as the use of creative and cultural activities, including performing arts (music and dance), visual arts, film, literature to improve physical and mental wellbeing and resilience.
Our research addresses a broad spectrum of contexts and needs. These range from uses of creative methods and arts-based practices to support mental wellbeing and neurodiverse experience, to the design of multisensory environments to support health.
Creative Health & Wellbeing Group research site
Visit the Centre's research microsite for more information about the Centre, including areas of research, projects and related activities.
Directors
-
Dr Ruth Herbert
Lecturer in Performing Arts
Dr Ruth Herbert, Lecturer in Performing Arts, is an academic at the School of Communication and Creativity of City St George's, University of London.
-
Dr Katie Rose Sanfilippo
Presidential Fellowship
Dr Katie Rose Sanfilippo, Presidential Fellowship, is an academic at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences of City St George's, University of London.
-
Dr Deborah Padfield
Reader in Arts & Health Humanities
Dr Deborah Padfield, Reader in Arts and Health Humanities, is an academic in the School of Health and Medical Sciences of City St George's, University of London.
-
Professor Annie Bartlett
Professor of Offender Healthcare
Professor Annie Bartlett, Professor of Offender Healthcare, is an academic in the School of Health and Medical Sciences of City St George's, University of London.
