Using sound and art to bring together younger people living with Parkinson’s
Researchers are exploring the mental health benefits of art and music for people with Parkinson's who are under the age of 50. They want to find out if taking part in a creative group project can improve feelings of loneliness. This research is led by University College London.
10 people with Parkinson’s aged between 18 to 50 years old, who:
• feel lonely, anxious or low in mood
• are willing to share their experience of living with Parkinson’s
• can attend all meetings for the study
You don't need to have any previous drawing or musical experience to participate.
Completing a 20 minute survey about your mood and lifestyle before and after taking part.
Attending meetings at University College London on all of the following dates. The meetings will last for 2 hours:
• Tuesday 3rd June, 10 am - 12 pm
• Tuesday 17th June, 10 am - 12 pm
• Tuesday 1st July, 10 am - 12 pm
At these meetings, you will work together in a group to explore your experiences of living with Parkinson’s through art.
With the support of professional musicians, you will develop a piece of music to represent the group’s experiences.
You will also be asked to attend a live public performance of the music you helped to create. The performance will be hosted on an evening in July in London.
Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Please read the participant information sheet for more information.
Interested in taking part?
Please contact Sophia Davis by email at [email protected].
The deadline for taking part is 27 May 2025.
University of College London
Queen Square
UCL Queens Square Institute of Neurology
London
WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom
Contact: Sophia Davis
Email: [email protected]