Exploring Mental Health Research with Project CREATE

I’m excited to share a new film that was created as part of Project CREATE’s Living Lab, a space where young people came together to explore their experiences and emotions through collage, conversation, and creativity.

The Living Lab wasn’t just about making art. It also offered time to reflect on the role of questionnaires in mental health research, what they capture well, and what they sometimes miss. Through hands-on art-making, discussions, and the filming process itself, the young people shared valuable insights into their journeys with Project CREATE.

This film brings those reflections together, highlighting the power of creativity in supporting well-being and sparking conversations about how we understand and talk about mental health.

About Project CREATE

Project CREATE is a collaborative initiative bringing together young people, artists, and researchers to explore the impact of the arts on mental health and well-being. The Living Lab is one of the many ways this project is helping to build a richer understanding of how creativity shapes our lives.

With Thanks

This film was made with funding from the Huddersfield Health Innovation Partnership, part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The UKSPF is led by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

The Huddersfield Health Innovation Partnership is delivered by the University of Huddersfield in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, acting as Lead Authority for the Funds.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Project CREATE Living Lab, especially the young people and staff who welcomed me into the process, and to the Health Innovation Partnership for making the film possible.