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The performing arts and psychological well-being
Ahmed Hankir1, Bruce Kirkcaldy, Frederick R Carrick
1Leeds York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds, UK, ahmedzakaria@doctors.org.uk.
Psychiatria Danubina
|September 28, 2017
Summary
Psychotropic drugs alone may not improve national mental health. Drama therapy, an active and experiential treatment, offers a holistic approach to aid recovery from psychological distress.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- Psychotropic medications are a cornerstone of modern psychiatry but their efficacy and safety remain debated.
- A large-scale study highlighted that psychotropic medication alone is insufficient for improving national mental health.
- Holistic approaches incorporating diverse treatments are increasingly recognized as beneficial for mental healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the merits of drama therapy as a complementary treatment for mental illness.
- To explore how drama therapy contributes to psychological recovery.
- To highlight the growing evidence supporting art therapies in healing psychological wounds.
Main Methods:
- This is a review article.
- It discusses and describes the benefits of drama therapy.
- It examines drama therapy as an adjunctive treatment modality.
Main Results:
- Drama therapy is defined as the intentional use of drama and theatre processes for therapeutic goals.
- It is an active and experiential form of treatment.
- Performing arts, including drama therapy, are gaining popularity among service users.
Conclusions:
- Drama therapy shows promise as a valuable component of mental healthcare.
- It can significantly contribute to a patient's recovery from psychological distress.
- A holistic approach to mental health, including creative therapies, is essential.
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