March 2026
This briefing sets out the case for youth creative health as a preventative, place-based approach to improving mental health and contributing to economic growth. Drawing on evidence and examples from across the UK, it highlights how creative health can strengthen resilience, reduce demand on specialist services, build employability skills and connect young people with trusted support through community assets and local partnerships.
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https://ncch.org.uk/uploads/Youth-Creative-Health.pdf
