Effectiveness of arts interventions to reduce mental-health-related stigma among youth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Shivani Mathur Gaiha Tatiana Taylor SalisburyShamaila UsmaniMirja KoschorkeUsha RamanMark Petticrew

Published in: BMC psychiatry (2021)

Arts interventions are effective in reducing mental-health-related stigma to a small effect. Interventions that employ multiple art forms together compared to studies employing film, theatre or role play are likely more effective in reducing mental-health-related stigma.

Keyphrases

mental health
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randomized controlled trial
young adults
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