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"The One Thing That Actually Helps". Art Creation as a Self-Care and Health Promoting Practice Amongst Youth Experiencing Homelessness. 
Author(s): Kaitlin Schwan, Barbara Fallon, Betsy Milne
Publication Date: 2018
Arts-based programming has increasingly been offered to youth experiencing homelessness in various service settings, often grounded in the belief that this type of programming can promote mental wellness and recovery, social inclusion, and life skills. Despite the ubiquity of such programs, there is limited research on the impacts and value of arts creation for youth who are homeless. Drawing on 23 in-depth interviews with youth experiencing home...