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   Summary:Art therapy involves many forms of art to treat anxiety, depression and other mental and emotional problems. Art therapy became a mental health profession in the 1930s. Today it is practiced in hospitals, clinics, public and community agencies, well ness centers, educational institutions, businesses and private practices.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare .... Read more

Art therapy

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Anxiety Disorders

Art Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
Art therapy: Art therapy may enable the expression of inner thoughts or feelings when verbalization is difficult or not possible. Some evidence suggests that creative expression programs in schools involving ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Anxiety

Art Therapy for Anxiety
Art therapy may enable the expression of inner thoughts or feelings when verbalization is difficult or not possible. Some evidence suggests that creative expression programs in schools involving art therapy ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Depression and HIV

Art Therapy for Depression and HIV
Art therapy : Art therapy may be an effective intervention for hospitalized, suicidal adolescents. There is evidence that it can be used to aid in developing a sense of identity and ....

 

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Sickle Cell Disease

Art Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
Art therapy: Art therapy involves many forms of art to treat anxiety, depression, and other mental and emotional problems. Art therapy became a mental health profession in the 1930s. Today, ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Skin Cancer

Art Therapy for Skin Cancer
Art therapy: Art therapy involves the application of a variety of art modalities including drawing, painting, clay, and sculpture. Art therapy enables the expression of inner thoughts or feelings when ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Art therapy is very good help for depression.
2 months ago
Art therapy really helps me with my anxiety and depression. I am so much happier since I began painting and drawing.
elizabeth 5 months ago
Journaling and painting are helpful with depression.
LASHONDA 8 months ago

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Art Therapy for Schizophrenia

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Medication alone fails to cure problems such as communication and socialising with others in individuals suffering from schizophrenia. Art therapy, including music and dance therapy, is a non-threatening therapy that can help people express their feelings without having to talk.

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