Creative Health interventions for Health, Wellbeing and Community Connectedness in LGBTQ+ groups
My research is exploring Creative Health, looking at how creativity can help health, wellbeing and community connectedness in LGBTQ+ communities. Existing work is limited on Creative Health in LGBTQ+ communities, known as Queer Creative Health.
In the first year of my PhD, I have worked closely with communities, building rapport and understanding of their needs. I have also conducted a mapping exercise into Queer Creative Health projects, how they are delivered and the gaps. In my second year, I will be working directly with LGBTQ+ communities in conducting Creative Health activities. Specifically, I will be delivering Visual Arts and Craft-based creative activities alongside conducting focus groups exploring the community's health, wellbeing and connection needs. Engaging in these activities will also aim to foster health, wellbeing and connection benefits, develop creative coping mechanisms within communities and build safe spaces. Findings from my research will provide insight into how Queer Creative Health can be effectively implemented in research, policy and practice. These findings will be disseminated in collaboration with communities, ensuring faithful translation of their lived experience.
Supervisors
- Nadia Bashir (Sheffield Hallam University)
- Dr Elizabeth Freeman (Sheffield Hallam University)
- Professor Chris Dayson (Centre for Charity Effectiveness, Bayes Business School)
