Creative Expression and Wellbeing in Higher Education 1st Edition

Creative Expression and Wellbeing in Higher Education (1st Edition) by Narelle Lemon offers a timely, practice-focused exploration of how arts-based approaches can transform student and staff wellbeing on campus. Clear, compassionate and evidence-informed, this book speaks to educators, curriculum designers, wellbeing teams and university leaders seeking creative strategies to support mental health across diverse higher education settings.

Begin with fresh perspectives on why creative expression matters in classrooms, student services and campus communities. The author combines research insights with real-world examples to show how visual art, drama, writing and participatory practices foster connection, resilience and belonging. Chapters navigate practical frameworks, assessment approaches and adaptable activities that work in large lectures, small seminars and online learning environments.

You’ll gain actionable tools to design inclusive interventions, measure impact and advocate for wellbeing initiatives that resonate with students from varied cultural and disciplinary backgrounds. Whether you’re based in Australia, the UK, North America or other global campuses, the book provides scalable ideas for embedding creativity into curricula, orientation programs and staff development.

Ideal for academics, wellbeing practitioners and policy-makers, this title balances scholarly rigour with hands-on guidance—helping institutions create learning cultures where creativity and mental health reinforce each other. Empower your campus to rethink support systems and nurture whole-person learning through the arts.

Bring fresh momentum to student wellbeing programs: add Creative Expression and Wellbeing in Higher Education by Narelle Lemon to your professional library today and start turning creative potential into measurable wellbeing outcomes.

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