Art therapy for patients with depression: expert opinions on its main aspects for clinical practice

Blomdahl, Christina; Gunnarsson, Birgitta; Guregård, Suzanne; Rusner, Marie; Wijk, Helle; Björklund, Anita

doi:10.1080/09638237.2016.1207226

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“…Research conducted by Kneer et al [ 105 ] indicates that due to in-game success and challenge, the game Team Fortress 2 can elicit positive postgame mood, and these mood benefits are conferred among players of all skill levels. Art therapy, with its use of visual artistic creation to focus on creativity, symbolism of colors or shapes, and the exploration and expression of personal emotions, could also be seen to permeate into commercial video games with positive outcomes for individuals with depression [ 106 , 107 ]. Distinctly designed gaming environments accompanied by tailored soundtracks serve as a safe setting for the exploration and interpretation of emotional states elicited by game graphics.…”

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Gaming Your Mental Health: A Narrative Review on Mitigating Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety Using Commercial Video Games

Kowal¹,

Conroy²,

Ramsbottom³

et al. 2021

JMIR Serious Games

102

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Globally, depression and anxiety are the two most prevalent mental health disorders. They occur both acutely and chronically, with various symptoms commonly expressed subclinically. The treatment gap and stigma associated with such mental health disorders are common issues encountered worldwide. Given the economic and health care service burden of mental illnesses, there is a heightened demand for accessible and cost-effective methods that prevent occurrence of mental health illnesses and facilitate coping with mental health illnesses. This demand has been exacerbated post the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent increase in incidence of mental health disorders. To address these demands, a growing body of research is exploring alternative solutions to traditional mental health treatment methods. Commercial video games have been shown to impart cognitive benefits to those playing regularly (ie, attention control, cognitive flexibility, and information processing). In this paper, we specifically focus on the mental health benefits associated with playing commercial video games to address symptoms of depression and anxiety. In light of the current research, we conclude that commercial video games show great promise as inexpensive, readily accessible, internationally available, effective, and stigma-free resources for the mitigation of some mental health issues in the absence of, or in addition to, traditional therapeutic treatments.

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Gaming Your Mental Health: A Narrative Review on Mitigating Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety Using Commercial Video Games

Kowal¹,

Conroy²,

Ramsbottom³

et al. 2021

JMIR Serious Games

102

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“…This current study revealed that four sessions of creative art therapy had a significant positive influence on levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. A potential explanation for these results is that different creative art tasks with different themes were equally important and allowed patients to address their psychological status, including their thoughts, feelings, and physical symptoms to meet their treatment needs ( Blomdahl et al, 2016 ). These study results resonate with the literature, which reported that the use of creative art therapy in clinical practice is an opportunity for individuals to express themselves verbally and nonverbally and serves as a catalyst for verbal dialogue ( Blomdahl et al, 2016 ; Michaels, 2010 ).…”

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Creative Art Therapy for Improving Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Patients with Stroke: A Quasi-Interventional Study

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Introduction Creative art therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach used to enhance the mental health status of patients. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effect of creative art therapy on the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress in Jordanian patients following stroke. Methods One-group pretest–posttest design was used; it included four sessions of creative art therapy which were conducted as two sessions for two weeks. This study recruited 85 participants who were within three months poststroke diagnosis. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale was used to assess the levels of psychological reactions pre and post creative art therapy intervention. Results The data showed that there was a statistically significant improvement in the levels of depression ( t = 37.98; p < .001), anxiety ( t = 20.59, p < .001), and stress ( t = 35.52, p < .001) post-intervention. There was a statistically significant improvement in the study-related psychological aspects following creative art therapy. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that creative art therapy is a valuable method to complement other types of treatments among patients with stroke, resulting in positive patient mental health outcomes. Creative art therapy could be used as a psychotherapeutic approach to manage mental health complexities among patients with stroke. Health policymakers are invited to use the findings of this study to establish tailored counselor services using this new psychotherapeutic approach.

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“…It is proven to help combat the chemical imbalances in the brain that may lead to depression. It has been found to be influential in dealing with patients with depression (Blomdahl, et al, 2016). Depression being a complex syndrome with symptoms such as low mood, low self-esteem, and performing art therapy acts as an important method of treatment for depression (Blomdahl, et al, 2016).…”

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Art Therapy: Therapeutic Form of Expression .

MALHOTRA¹

2021

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Art is defined as the creation of forms symbolic of human feelings. It is a creative method of self-expression and communication. Art records and preserves emotions, helps in selfunderstanding and personal growth. Art therapy on the other hand, a term coined by British artist Adrian Hill in 1942, ais a hybrid discipline based on Psychology and art to evolve a unique new entity (Malchiodi, 2003). Art therapy is an underrated form of treatment and my aim is to highlight its several benefits which I have done in my research paper. The results present art therapy to be an effective method of emotional expression and also an impactful method of treatment for people who are diagnosed with Post-traumatic stress disorder, and other personality related disorders.

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Art therapy for patients with depression: expert opinions on its main aspects for clinical practice

Abstract: Experts in the field of art therapy considered that the main aspect of clinical practice in art therapy for patients with depression is that art themes should promote expression related to both to depression and personal history.

Cited by 16 publications

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Gaming Your Mental Health: A Narrative Review on Mitigating Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety Using Commercial Video Games

Gaming Your Mental Health: A Narrative Review on Mitigating Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety Using Commercial Video Games

Creative Art Therapy for Improving Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Patients with Stroke: A Quasi-Interventional Study

Art Therapy: Therapeutic Form of Expression .

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