There is growing evidence that arts and creativity have a role to play in both healthcare and population health. Incorporating arts into healthcare requires a shift in mindset from the traditional medical model of healthcare and structures and systems in place to support this transformation. This article provides an introduction to creative health. Through creative arts, there is an opportunity to improve individual and population health, reduce health inequalities and enrich communities. Creative arts can additionally support practitioner health and wellbeing. By providing an overview of the evidence base we hope that trainees will feel confident in recommending creative arts to their patients as well as understand how this can benefit their own wellbeing and that of the wider community around them. Links are given for those wanting to get involved.
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