Arts for
the Blues
An evidence-based creative psychological therapy
A collaborative partnership between
Edge Hill University and the University of Salford
Funders
UK Research and Innovation / Arts and Humanities Research Council
Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group
Arts Council England
NHS Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust
Leadership Team

Professor Vicky Karkou
Arts Psychologist, Edge Hill University

Dr Joanna Omylinska-Thurston
Counselling Psychologist GMMH, University of Salford

Professor Scott Thurston
Poet, University of Salford
News & Updates
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Latest training dates
Our latest Arts for the Blues two-day facilitator training is now available online! Next dates are 24 and 25 April…
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Arts for the blues in riga
The Arts for the Blues team have presented their work in Riga, Latvia at the 7th European Dramatherapy Conference, also…
