There is an emerging literature on research interviews to inform arts projects, but little on
opera. This case study illustrates how research data informed an opera on Veteran recovery …

This Open Forum describes the process of integrating personal experience; clinical
experience in providing care; and research background, methods, and data in creating an …

Purpose A significant number of military veterans and family members are living with post-
traumatic stress, unmet mental health needs and isolation. There is growing interest in the …

Accumulating US studies indicate gender inequities in youth violence research and
responses. Improving youth health thus requires greater understanding of how girls and …

Across the globe, societies have experienced devastating losses during the COVID-19
pandemic. Due to social distancing guidelines, funerals and other forms of commemoration …

The current issue of the Journal of Poetry Therapy provides a forum for dialog on the use of
poetry and other artistic therapies among military personnel, veterans, and their families and …

Few studies have assessed the impact of operas on audience engagement in social issues
and psychological well-being. This study evaluated a streaming opera's effects on measures …

Using artistic modes of research representation allows for a different way of sharing findings
and may enhance the likelihood of making an impact (negative or positive) on the audience …

Background Veterans experience a transition when they return home from military service
and resume life as a civilian citizen. Transition refers to service members' passage from …

A cursory look at any culture's funeral rituals and memorials makes clear that music,
movement, art making, and drama are essential components of how people cope with loss …