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ArticleiScience2026

The role of arts on prescription in supporting young adults' mental health and life transitions.

Ida Flagstad Hejlesen, Anita Jensen

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Article in iScience, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Ida Flagstad HejlesenDepartment of Communication and Psychology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
Anita JensenCenter for Primary Health Care Research, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of a 10-week Arts on Prescription (AoP) program in Denmark designed for young adults aged 18-30 who were disengaged from education and unemployed. Eighteen participants took part in four semi-structured focus group interviews, and four completed a survey; most reported experiences of anxiety, depression, and stress, with some describing chronic pain, ADHD, or autism. Thematic analysis identified three interrelated themes: catalyst for change, social aspects, and program content and structure. Participants described enhanced confidence, improved mood, strengthened daily routines, and greater readiness to pursue education or employment. Social engagement reduced isolation and supported identity development. At the same time, challenges were noted regarding organizational consistency, perceived safety in certain activities, limited time for relationship-building, and gaps in referral and follow-up. The findings indicate that AoP programs can support wellbeing and transitional processes when accompanied by careful design, safeguarding, system integration, and sustained support.

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educationhealth sciencespsychiatrypsychologysocial sciences

Identifiers

PMID42006339
PMCPMC13090950

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