Art therapy
Alternate names: Anthroposophic Art Therapy, Art Stimulation, Chinese Calligraphy Therapy, Clay Art Therapy, Creative Arts Intervention, Creative Arts Therapy, Creative Expression, Mindfulness Based Art Therapy, Phenomenological Art Therapy, Psychodynamic Group Art Therapy, Visual Art Therapy
Background
Art therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses different forms of art, including drawing, painting, and sculpture, to lift mood, awareness, and self-esteem.
Art therapy allows people to express their inner thoughts when speaking is difficult or not possible. It's thought to provide benefit by using self-expression to improve mood and healing.
People use art therapy for anxiety, depression, autism, quality of life, schizophrenia, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses.
Don't confuse art therapy with music therapy. These are not the same.
Art therapy allows people to express their inner thoughts when speaking is difficult or not possible. It's thought to provide benefit by using self-expression to improve mood and healing.
People use art therapy for anxiety, depression, autism, quality of life, schizophrenia, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses.
Don't confuse art therapy with music therapy. These are not the same.
Safety Safety definitions
There isn't enough reliable information to know if art therapy is safe. But there's no reason to expect safety concerns when used correctly. Art therapy shouldn't be used in place of more proven therapies.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if art therapy is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. But there's no reason to expect safety concerns when used correctly.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Possibly effective Effectiveness definitions
- Depression. Different types of art therapy help improve symptoms in adults and children with depression.
Dosing & administration
Art therapy is usually done with a trained art therapist or other healthcare professional. It involves many different types of art, including drawing, painting, sculpting, collage, crafts, and murals. It can be done individually or in a group setting. Sessions usually last 60-90 minutes and happen weekly or twice weekly for up to 12 weeks. Talk to your physician or other healthcare professional before using this treatment.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if this treatment interacts with any medicines. Before using this treatment, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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