A Creative Europe cooperation project
Arts-based approaches for youth mental health and wellbeing
ARTHERAPY is a European cooperation project exploring how art-based practices can support young people’s mental health and wellbeing through participation, collaboration, and shared knowledge.
About us
About ARTHERAPY
ARTHERAPY is a European cooperation project dedicated to developing and sharing art-based therapeutic approaches that foster youth engagement and wellbeing.
By connecting partners, participants, and practice-based knowledge, the project creates a dynamic environment for collaboration and experimentation. It supports the development of resources designed to be accessible, adaptable, and sustainable over time.
How ARTHERAPY works
ARTHERAPY follows a structured approach that brings together participation, experimentation, and knowledge development. Through this process, the project generates innovative practices and insights that can be applied across diverse contexts.
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Engage
Providing opportunities for young people and stakeholders to take part in project activities.
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Collaborate
Participants and partners collaborate to explore practices, share experiences and develop approaches.
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Test and refine
Approaches are tested, adapted and refined through project activities and exchange.
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Share results
The project produces and disseminates resources, tools and knowledge for wider use.
Participate
Opportunities to participate
ARTHERAPY creates opportunities for young people and relevant stakeholders to engage through open calls and participatory initiatives across partner countries. The Participate section provides access to current opportunities, application details and updates on how to get involved.
Resources
Project resources
ARTHERAPY develops practical tools and frameworks to support the integration of arts-based approaches in youth mental health and community work.
Competence Framework
A structured model defining the skills, methodologies, and ethical principles for artists and professionals working at the intersection of arts, mental health, and social inclusion.
Implementation Toolkit
A practical set of methods, exercises, and guidelines to support organisations in applying arts-based approaches in real contexts.
Practices Compendium
A curated collection of tested practices and case studies developed through the project, showcasing real applications and impact.
Latest updates
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Consortium
Partner organisations
ARTHERAPY brings together organisations from across Europe working at the intersection of arts, mental health, and social inclusion.
Join ARTHERAPY activities
ARTHERAPY offers opportunities for organisations, artists and practitioners to collaborate, test arts-based approaches and take part in activities across Europe.