Everyone Can Sing: A mixed methods feasibility study of class choir as a mental health promoting intervention among 0-3rd grade students

My Ph.D. explores mental health in school children. The PhD project is part of a three-year feasibility study investigating a mental health-promoting intervention using school choirs to enhance the mental well-being of children aged 5–10. The intervention employs a mixed methods approach, integrating anthropology, public health, and music therapy. A central aspect of my work involves creating and testing child-friendly questionnaires to capture young children’s views on their mental health, school well-being, and social inclusion. Findings from this research will contribute to the development of ethical and methodological standards for child-centered research and inform future mental health interventions in school settings.