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The impact of arts-inclusive programs on young children’s mental health and wellbeing: a rapid review
This review examines the effects of arts-inclusive programs (AIPs) on the mental health and wellbeing of young children. It found that activities involving music, art, and storytelling/drama positively impacted children’s wellbeing. However, most studies were of low quality, and outcome measures varied. The review highlights a lack of high-quality research on the link between AIPs and children’s wellbeing, particularly for those aged 0–6.
Conferences
Presenter: Dr Fotini Vasilopoulos
Date: 17–19 October 2024
Title: 123Play: Creation of a novel, universal play-based program for early childhood settings to enhance social-emotional development and mental wellbeing in children.
Conference name: Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Presenter: Dr Fotini Vasilopoulos
Date: 6–8 November 2024
Title: 123Play: Creation of a novel, universal play-based program for early childhood settings to enhance social-emotional development and mental wellbeing in children.
Conference name: Society for Mental Health Research
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Presenter: Dr Fotini Vasilopoulos & Dr Olivia Karaolis
Date: 1–5 December 2024
Title: Play and early childhood settings: opportunities to enhance social-emotional development and mental wellbeing in children.
Conference name: Australian Association for Research in Education
Location: Sydney, Australia
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