Since the beginning of the 21st century, there has been a major increase in research into the effects of the arts on health and well-being. This has occurred alongside developments in practice and policy activities in different Member States across the WHO European Region and further afield. However, because of a lack of awareness of the evidence underpinning these activities, there has been little consistency in policy development across different Member States in the Region. This report aims to close this awareness gap by mapping the current available evidence in the field of arts and health.
