Evaluating Outcomes of a Co-Produced Theatre-Based Experiential Learning Project in Psychiatry.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The benefits of theatre and arts-based initiatives for enhancing the health and wellbeing of adults, regardless of mental health status, are well-documented. Theatre methodologies offer a platform for co-produced experiential learning, promoting perspective-taking and effective communication among staff and service users. This project aimed to bring together service users and mental health professionals through workshops conducted by an experiential theatre company, focusing on themes such as relationship dynamics, co-production, empowerment and perspective-taking. Notably, the sessions were conducted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

The study sought to explore the experiences, learning outcomes and work-related wellbeing benefits of participating in

SUBMITTER: Walker T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378162 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature