A mixed-methods study on psychodrama treatment for PTSD and depression in inpatient substance use treatment: A comparison of outcomes pre-pandemic and during Covid-19

Effectiveness of Drama-Based Intervention in Improving Mental Health and Well-Being: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Period

“…Several studies included in this review suggested drama-based intervention was feasible to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Consistent with the findings, Giacomucci et al [ 56 ] discovered that people with active trauma from COVID-19 who participated in drama sessions reported a reduction in depression and PTSD symptoms. Notably, the COVID-19 social distancing decreased social contact engagement and may be risk factors for isolation, anxiety, and depression [ 79 ].…”

“…Regarding selective reporting, seventeen studies were rated as low risk, and the remaining eight studies were judged to be unclear. Concerning other biases, three studies did not identify the conflict of interest [ 56 , 58 , 72 ], one reported the author received research honoraria [ 52 ], and one indicated the authors were on the board of an entity supporting the research [ 69 ]. Figure 2 and Figure 3 display specific features.…”

“…Moreover, the study found that drama may be considerably beneficial but not significant in increasing psychological well-being and communication skills. Regarding the duration of drama-based intervention, except for two studies that employed 64 [ 55 ] and 72 weeks [ 56 ], the majority of the publications indicated that drama as a supplemental treatment was viable and acceptable with durations of 8–12 weeks.…”

“…In addition, Miguel and Pino-Juste [ 63 ] demonstrated that the psychodrama method (warming-up, action, and sharing) had a positive effect on domestic violence victims. Other two included studies added to the evidence that psychodrama is beneficial for reducing PTSD in inpatient substance abuse treatment patients [ 55 , 56 ]. It might be due to the fact that drama is more likely to assist individuals in expressing their difficulties, discovering their conflicts, and then confronting them [ 76 , 77 ].…”

“… Risk of bias summary for each included study [ 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 ]. …”