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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Creative Arts Therapies

Background:

  • Art therapy is a non-pharmacological intervention for mental health conditions.
  • Systematic reviews detailing clinical applications are limited.
  • Painting and drawing are primary modalities in art therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the theoretical basis, clinical applications, and future perspectives of art therapy.
  • To summarize the global landscape of art therapy research.
  • To focus on studies utilizing painting and drawing as therapeutic media.

Main Methods:

  • A literature search was conducted on PubMed.
  • 413 relevant articles were identified.
  • Full-text articles were reviewed to analyze findings.

Main Results:

  • Art therapy is increasingly used for mental disorders with positive outcomes.
  • It effectively reduces symptoms in conditions including depression, anxiety, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and autism.
  • Art therapy facilitates emotional expression and provides complementary diagnostic information.

Conclusions:

  • Art therapy serves as a valuable method for patients to express feelings and experiences.
  • It acts as an auxiliary diagnostic tool, offering insights beyond conventional tests.
  • Art therapy shows significant potential for clinical application in mental health treatment.