How important are the arts for our health?
January 9th, 2026
London, England, United Kingdom
University College London (UCL), Professor Daisy Fancourt
This UCL webpage highlights research on the health benefits of arts engagement, drawing on evidence presented in Professor Daisy Fancourt's book Art Cure. It explains how creative activities can improve wellbeing, reduce stress, support mental and physical health, and contribute to healthier communities through research and public engagement.
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This UCL webpage explores the growing evidence that participation in the arts can improve mental, physical, and social wellbeing. Drawing on Professor Daisy Fancourt's book Art Cure and decades of interdisciplinary research, it highlights how creative activities such as singing, crafting, and community arts can reduce stress, increase life satisfaction, and support long-term health.
The page places this work within UCL's broader commitment to advancing population health research and provides links to related research groups, community initiatives, and educational programmes focused on arts, health, and wellbeing.
The page places this work within UCL's broader commitment to advancing population health research and provides links to related research groups, community initiatives, and educational programmes focused on arts, health, and wellbeing.
