​The role of the arts in mental health promotion, prevention and recovery​

Introduction

This issue aims to explore the role of the arts and film in mental health promotion, prevention and recovery. Articles can include primary research, policy analyses or practice case studies that improve the mental health of the wider population, or disadvantaged groups. Articles can include – but are not limited to: the role of the arts in shaping mental health policy, the role of engaging in arts to promote people’s mental health or recovery, or the role of the arts in raising awareness or in campaigns about mental health. We are also interested in the use of arts methods in public mental health research.  

List of Topic Areas

• Arts
• Mental health
• Public health
• Film
• Campaigns
• Recovery

Submission Information

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Author guidelines

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Submitted articles must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication anywhere else, while under review for this journal.

Key Dates

Closing date for manuscript submissions: 28 August 2026