Abstract
Support to Recovery (S2R) is an independent mental health and wellbeing charity, providing support across Kirklees through social wellness opportunities. The charity is part of the consortium founded by the Cultures of Creative Health Programme, helping to address health inequalities in West Yorkshire.
Starting from a position of learning, photographers Charlotte Dobson, Dan Commons and (Curator) Dr Janine Sykes together with Jason Kerry (Manager, The Great Outdoors Project, S2R) and Project Workers produced two Creative Health Projects with participating members of the charity. The aim of the projects was to work creatively, alongside members through the production of a body of work (photographs) and by doing so, evaluate how these cultural and creative activities impact on their wellbeing. This paper summaries the approaches used in two creative health activities, along with the knowledge and cultural exchanges that took place between January-July 2024.
Starting from a position of learning, photographers Charlotte Dobson, Dan Commons and (Curator) Dr Janine Sykes together with Jason Kerry (Manager, The Great Outdoors Project, S2R) and Project Workers produced two Creative Health Projects with participating members of the charity. The aim of the projects was to work creatively, alongside members through the production of a body of work (photographs) and by doing so, evaluate how these cultural and creative activities impact on their wellbeing. This paper summaries the approaches used in two creative health activities, along with the knowledge and cultural exchanges that took place between January-July 2024.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Cultures Of Creative Health |
Editors | Rowan Bailey |
Publisher | University of Huddersfield Press |
Pages | 146-151 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781862182394 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781862182387 |
Publication status | Published - 9 Jan 2025 |