World Theatre Day is a celebration for those who can see the value and importance of this art form. See below for a selection of research on the use of theatre and behavioural health related topics.
Brief Report: Theatre as Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
From the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2011 Apr; 41(4): 505–511
? This pilot investigation evaluated a theatrical intervention program, Social Emotional NeuroScience Endocrinology (SENSE) Theatre, designed to improve socioemotional functioning and reduce stress in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Access at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3055998/
Life-crossroads on Stage: Integrating Life Review and Drama Therapy for Older Adults
From Aging & Mental Health. 2016 Jun 22:1-11
? This paper addresses narrative interventions together with drama therapy
Access at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27333515
PERFORMANCE: Using Performance for Substance Abuse Prevention
From the United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention
? The guidelines included in this publication aim to create a framework of basic principles, requirements and skills needed to use performance as an effective tool for drug abuse prevention
Access at https://www.unodc.org/pdf/youthnet/handbook_performance_english.pdf
‘There’s the record, closed and final”: Rough for Theatre II as Psychiatric Encounter
From the Journal of Medical Humanities. 2016, Feb. 2016; 37: 171–181
? A co-authored collaboration between a theatre practitioner and a clinical psychiatrist, this article uses Beckett’s play to explore interdisciplinary issues of embodiment and diagnosis
Access at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4866986/
Using Theatre to Address Mental Illness Stigma: a Knowledge Translation Study in Bipolar Disorder
From the International Journal of Bipolar Disorders. 2014 Jan. 2014; 2: 1
? This project was designed to explore the impact of a one-woman theatrical performance on attitudes towards bipolar disorder on people with bipolar disorders and healthcare providers
Access at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4215813/
Using Theatre in Education in a Traditional Lecture Oriented Medical Curriculum
From BMC Medication Education. 2009, Dec. 2009; 9: 73
? This study describes Marmara University’s use of theatre in education for medical students
Access at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2803161/