Research projects
Advancing knowledge of how social factors affect our health
We investigate how social connections and behaviours impact people’s health, including:
- Social assets: e.g. social connections, arts and culture, communities, leisure, nature, social prescribing
- Social deficits: e.g. loneliness, isolation, social restrictions during health emergencies
All our past and current projects are listed below
(Note that completed projects are indicated by a tick)
SHAPER (Melodies for Mums)
Investigating the impact of singing for postnatal depression, via a randomised controlled trial and an implementation science study.
WELLCOMM (Wellbeing and Communities)
Using data from UK cohort studies to explore the long-term benefits of community activities for wellbeing
Sing With Us
Investigating the psychosocial and biological impact of singing in cancer care
Music and Motherhood
Initial trial exploring the impact of singing for symptoms of postnatal depression
HeArts
Investigating the Health, Economic, and Social impact of the ARTs
INgredients iN ArTs in hEalth (INNATE) Framework
A framework exploring the active ingredients of arts in health activities
Arts and Health: Designing and researching interventions
How to go about undertaking research and practice in the field of arts in health.
Social Prescribing and electronic patient records
Using data from the Whole Systems Integrated Care (WSIC) dataset to evaluate the impact and outcomes of personalised care across North West London
Get Creative (BBC)
A partnership with the BBC investigating how creative activities affect our emotions and mental health.