Mental health « Walsall Arts Into Health

Mental health

The aim of this theme is to promote positive mental health for all and challenge stigma, discrimination and negative stereotypes. It links with Standard 1 of the National Service Framework around Mental Health Promotion and works in line with Walsall’s ‘Mind Matters’ Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Strategy. Since 2005 a Borough wide Arts and Well being Group (formally Arts and Mental Health Sterring Group) has supported the development of a range of events and projects engaging the community and mental health service users.

Shifnal Living History Evaluation Report

Walsall Council Creative Development Team were commissioned by Shropshire Council Community Arts and Festivals Team to undertake the project documentation and evaluation role. With extensive knowledge and experience of community arts practice and project management, delivery and evaluation for various partnerships across health, education, disability etc the team have led the evaluation process which has resulted in this report.

Download a copy of the Shifnal Living History Evaluation Report here.
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Teen LifeCheck Report

The ‘Teenlife Check’ report provides a summary case study of the Arts and Health project outcomes, impact, developments and a summary of recommendations for sustainability.

Download the Teen LifeCheck Report by clicking here.
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Dawn of Hope (SUBHE-E-UMEED)

‘Subme Umeed’(Dawn of Hope) is a DVD filmed in Urdu which explores depression through a series of case studies. It was produced and directed by Round Midnight Theatre Company.
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Catch Me Before I Fall

‘Catch Me Before I Fall’ – sometimes known as ‘The Great Project’ – was developed by Walsall Council Creative Development Team to encourage people with a learning disability to become regular users of existing leisure services in Walsall.

‘Catch Me Before I Fall’ was financed by a Communities For Health (Public Health) fund and the Creative Development Team worked in partnership with Walsall Learning Disability Partnership Board and third sector organisation Mencap to deliver the project.
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‘Is this what you want?’ Domestic Abuse Film

‘Is this what you want?’ is a thought provoking psychological drama which explores and raises awareness around domestic abuse and healthy and unhealthy relationships. The participatory film project engaged local young people in the consultation and film making process who through creative workshops developed helped develop the storyline for the film.
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Open Spaces; Open Places

Delivery of a arts, health and environmental participatory project which engages young adults with autism and learning difficulties to access a range of opportunities that promotes participation in creative arts processes, appreciation and experience of the outdoor natural environment and enhancing physical and emotional health and well-being.
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Feeling Good!

Creative arts sessions have focused on exploring and raising awareness to positive mental health and wellbeing and signposting to local support services, as well as developing appropriate and accessible health awareness resources through extensive consultation with children and young people.
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Arts and Mental Health Steering Group
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Goscote Monumental Arts Project

With funding from NHS Walsall and Arts Council England West Midlands a participatory arts project has been commissioned to lead on community engagement within the build process of the new Walsall hospice in Goscote, resulting in the design and installation of bespoke pieces of public art work within the grounds and building of the centre.
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TAXI!

TAXI explored the links between community arts practice and social marketing principles, developing a project which maximises the benefits of each approach with a focus on encouraging local taxi drivers to review their lifestyle and make positive changes to their health and well being. The project was funded by the Department of Health through the Communities for Health programme.
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Children and Young Peoples Emotional Wellbeing Strategy Consultation

NHS Walsall identified the need to develop a Children’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing strategy for Walsall to ensure partners and stakeholders have clarity over their roles, responsibilities and pathways to appropriate support and care for young people. The involvement of young people in this process was deemed essential to ensure that the strategy was developed in an informed way.
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Walsall Wellbeing Festival
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Walsall Halloween Health Event – Wicked Health Day

More than 900 people enjoy a spell of good health…
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