The 4P participatory arts recovery model: Peers, product, personhood and positive interaction. (1st April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fletcher, Andrew; Simon, Simon; Carr, Susan M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied arts & health. Volume 10:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 41
• Page End: 56
• Publication Date: 2019-04-01
• Subjects: Arts -- Therapeutic use -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Periodicals; Public health -- Periodicals; Arts -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; 615.8515
• DOI: 10.1386/jaah.10.1.41_1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-2457

Abstract

Using empirical evidence from a realist evaluation of music-based well-being interventions, we developed a recovery-focussed model for people with mental health issues. Arts-based approaches for mental health are used internationally and the concepts described here can be understood globally, allowing for cultural variations. Our model draws on ideas of product, personhood, positive interaction and peers (4P) to increase well-being and promote recovery through participatory creative activity. This article describes the original study and the model itself. Drawing from McCaffrey's work on music therapy and recovery (2011), and Leamy's CHIME recovery model (2011), our framework can be used to potentiate recovery for people experiencing a range of challenging circumstances. We expect this empirically-based music-centred model to contribute to an ecosystem of recovery approaches.