... underpinnings and whether it can be promoted. Major contemporary forces against eudaimonia are also considered, including ever-widening inequality, the enduring pandemic and world-wide strife. In contrast, encounters with the arts and nature are put forth as forces for eudaimonia. The relevance of these ideas...

...Tim Sayers; Theodore Stickley Purpose There is growing evidence of the contribution participatory arts practice may make towards mental health recovery. The purpose of this paper is to examine this phenomenon by critically reviewing the relevant literature in the light of the CHIME theoretical...

...Theodore Stickley; Ada Hui; Gary Souter; Danielle Mills Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present an evaluation of a community-based arts programme for older people in Nottinghamshire. Design/methodology/approach – The evaluation was conducted using a combination of pre- and post...

...Tracy Aston Purpose This paper aims to describe a partnership visual arts project between Richmond Fellowship (a national mental health charity) and the Bluecoat arts centre in Liverpool involving participants with mental health problems. Design/methodology/approach The paper details...

... aspects of Kim Noble's artistic projects are explored via a detailed interview. Findings Far from being just a creative tool for self‐expression, art is a powerful means of regaining control as a service user and of connecting members of the public who would not ordinarily unite. Originality/value...

...Andy Brooker This article describes the development of the Arts and Social Network, a unique resource developed specifically to provide social opportunities for people who experience social exclusion because of theirdiagnostic labels of personality disorder. It supports people to make new...

.... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Japanese flower arrangement Mental health promotion Well‐being Ikebana Arts WELL-BEING Harnessing the creative potential of Ikebana in promoting personal well-being Annie Lau Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, North East London...

...Maggie Hitchman Maggie Hitchman, artist and service user, offers an inspiring account of her experiences as a volunteer and artist‐in‐residence at her local psychiatric inpatient hospital in Gloucestershire. Using her creative skills as an artist, Maggie was involved in a number of art projects...

...Jenny Secker; Kirsten Heydinrych In this article we describe Open Arts' achievements during the project's first year of operation and present the first results from an ongoing evaluation being carried out by SE‐SURG (the South Essex Service User Research Group). © Emerald Group Publishing Limited...

...Mike White This article considers how participatory arts programmes within mental health services can contribute to the challenging agenda of improving both individuals' well‐being and helping a community to flourish. Health services and other statutory bodies supporting this work, however, need...

...Rebecca Mitchell The National Social Inclusion Programme (NSIP) has developed a new project within its community participation work stream: Mental Health, Social Inclusion and the Arts. This project supports national, regional and local arts organisations to engage with the wider community...