Heritage and Wellbeing

Abstract

‘Heritage and Wellbeing’ examines the role heritage plays in creating healthier societies. It considers how heritage can support political agendas that positively impact on individual and community wellbeing. The book seeks to explore, through a range of international case studies, how heritage can improve societal wellbeing and in what ways people’s experiences of and participation in heritage affects their wellbeing and mental health. The research presented will provide evidence of how public engagement in and with ‘cultural’ heritage can provide a mechanism to support healthier and happier societies. It indicates that heritage should be regarded by professional, organizations, and policy makers as a key player in policy and practice related to improving wellbeing and mental health.