Process and outcomes evaluation of a pre-academic arts program for individuals with mental health conditions: a mixed methods study protocol.

The University's Human Research Ethics Committee approved the design and procedures of the study (approval #357-16). All participants will sign an informed consent form where it is clarified that participation in the study is on a voluntary basis, and anonymity and confidentiality are guaranteed. The results will be submitted for peer-reviewed journal publications, presented at conferences and disseminated to the funder and the programme's management team.