Guest Lecture: SUMMARY REPORT HLTC55: Methods in Arts Based Health Research

The course examines arts-based health research and discusses current theories, modalities and methods of ABHR and the conceptual foundations of arts-based approaches to health research with unique primary populations. [...] Presenters included: ● Akm Alamgir, Director of Organizational Knowledge & Learning, and Research Lead ● Christen Kong, Health Promoter, HEAL Project Coordinator ● Renée Asselin, Research and Evaluation Placement Student Learning objectives ● Learn the evolution, structure, functional portfolios, and research commitments of Access Alliance as a community-based healthcare agency ● Comprehend the co. [...] The students were asked (as Slido question#1): “What are you hoping to learn more about?” Two major themes emerged: 1) respondents hoped to learn more about Access Alliance’s work in arts-based mental health programs 2) seeking to learn about the benefits and functions of arts-based approaches for mental health. [...] How can I access arts-based therapy services in Ontario?” The students were also asked (Slido question): “What are you taking away from today?” Respondents appreciated the Access Alliance’s integration of theories and research into practice. [...] They also described learning about the effectiveness of arts in supporting vulnerable groups and the landscape of mental health services in their community.