What did we hope to gain by inviting researchers?

A Slice of Happiness commissioned independent researchers to conduct a study in Hertfordshire to measure and validate the impact of the Three Principles programmes. The aim was to assess the effectiveness of these programmes in improving mental health and overall well-being in vulnerable communities. This evidence-based approach has helped enhance the design and delivery of the programmes and has shown the significant benefits of community-based mental health support. It also highlights the need for broader inclusion of community-based mental health and well-being services to address the increasing mental health needs within communities.

Researchers
Collaboration

What has the research found so far?

The Three Principles Programme was originally designed to support individuals who are insecure about their housing situation and want to improve their overall well-being. However, independent research demonstrates the wider impact of the programmes. Our beneficiaries have shifted from feeling like they lacked control over their lives to experiencing a sense of agency, choice, and control. Independent research has identified several benefits of our service;

  • Enhanced capacity to recognise creativity, wisdom, and clarity/insight
  • Increased overall well-being
  • Strengthened social connections
  • Recognition of health beyond a diagnosis/physical limitation
  • Improved coping skills
  • Reduced reactivity
  • Greater resilience
  • Independent problem-solving instead of relying on external sources
  • Supporting beneficiaries in graduating from other services

These findings highlight the transformative potential of the Three Principles and underscore the importance of our work.

Find out more…

You can read more about the Project ‘A vulnerable population’ by clicking here.

Innate Health

Research - the next stage

As we move forward with our research partnership, we are entering an exciting new phase. This will include translating and sharing the findings from our mixed-method research. In collaboration with Innate Health Research, we will also implement a new, short, standardised survey to build on our initial research as our programme grows to serve larger numbers and new populations. The data collected through this survey will enable us to position our impact alongside other interventions.

Research Team
Anita McGinty

Anita McGinty, PH.D

CO-FOUNDER & CEO - Innate Health Research

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Jeanne Catherine

Jeanne Catherine, PH.D

CO-FOUNDER & COO - Innate Health Research

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Nici Butchart

Nici Butchart

MANAGING DIRECTOR - Innate Health Research

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Adriaan Denkers

Adriaan Denkers

SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST AND ADVISOR - Innate Health Research

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Geraldine Brown

Dr. Geraldine Brown

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND RESEARCHER - Coventry University

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