Impact on public attitudes of a mental health audio tour of the National Gallery in London.
Simon RichesNatalie SteerRuxandra VasileSophie LylesLaoise O'ReillyMartina GuiottoTom HughesMeagan McKayMegan WestheadRachel M LathamJoanne B NewburyAnna MurrayAmber GoneniAleksandra OrehovaRachel TempleRose ThompsonFiona HoustonHelen L FisherPublished in: Early intervention in psychiatry (2022)
The tour increased positive attitudes, despite positive baseline attitudes, indicating the feasibility of arts-based interventions in major venues to reduce stigma. Sampling limitations and participant retention suggest that arts-based projects to raise awareness should target more diverse audiences and consider data collection strategies in large venues.