@article{ref1,
title="Theatre-based programmes for suicide prevention among adolescents: a scoping review of process and impacts",
journal="Journal of applied arts and health",
year="2023",
author="Olsen, Nicola and Lan, Chiao Wen",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Mental health crisis is on the rise for young people, while suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people worldwide. Theatre-based approaches have been used to encourage social connection and emotional support. This scoping review seeks to map the current landscape of theatre-based suicide prevention programmes for young people, explore programme implementations and youth involvement and examine how evidence is shared. Twelve articles detailed theatre-based suicide prevention programmes delivered to youth. Practitioners and researchers have an optimistic view of the positive impact of immersive experiences created by theatre-based approaches for reducing suicide risk. To optimize theatre-based programmes to promote mental well-being among youth, further research is needed to evaluate effectiveness at promoting help-seeking and reducing social stigma related to mental health. Interdisciplinary teams can collaborate on findings, innovate solutions to challenges and share best practices in this field.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2040-2457",
doi="10.1386/jaah_00138_1",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/jaah_00138_1"
}