Climate Change–Based Art and Philosophy Intervention and Mental Health in Children

Key Points

• Arts-and-philosophy interventions improve mental health outcomes in children compared to arts-only approaches.
• The study shows significant differences in mental health among students exposed to climate change themes through different modalities.
• Using comparative effectiveness methods, the study assesses interventions in diverse classroom settings across multiple schools.
• Findings highlight the potential of integrating philosophy with arts to enhance emotional resilience in children facing climate concerns.