# Art Therapy and Mental Health

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/art-therapy-and-mental-health/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the intersection of art therapy, public health, and social prescribing, with a focus on its application in supporting individuals dealing with cancer, trauma, and mental well-being. The research emphasizes the efficacy of art therapy interventions in improving emotional expression, quality of life, and coping resources for various patient populations. It also delves into the neurobiological underpinnings of art therapy and its potential as a complementary approach in healthcare. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Arts and Humanities |
| OpenAlex ID | t12372 |
| Works | 37 |

## Topic papers all

Showing 15 of 37.

- [Cognitive stimulation to improve cognitive functioning in people with dementia](https://scholariq.org/papers/cognitive-stimulation-to-improve-cognitive-functioning-in-people-with-dementia/)
- [Music therapy for depression](https://scholariq.org/papers/music-therapy-for-depression/)
- [Interventions targeting loneliness and social isolation among the older people: An update systematic review](https://scholariq.org/papers/interventions-targeting-loneliness-and-social-isolation-among-the-older-people/)
- [Living environment and its relationship to depressive mood: A systematic review](https://scholariq.org/papers/living-environment-and-its-relationship-to-depressive-mood-a-systematic-review/)
- [The Impact of Group Music Therapy on Depression and Cognition in Elderly Persons With Dementia](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-impact-of-group-music-therapy-on-depression-and-cognition-in-elderly-persons/)
- [Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Therapy for Reducing Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Cancer](https://scholariq.org/papers/effectiveness-of-mindfulness-based-therapy-for-reducing-anxiety-and-depression/)
- [The effects of forest therapy on depression and anxiety in patients with chronic stroke](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-effects-of-forest-therapy-on-depression-and-anxiety-in-patients-with-chronic/)
- [Effects of music therapy on pain among female breast cancer patients after radical mastectomy: results from a randomized controlled trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-music-therapy-on-pain-among-female-breast-cancer-patients-after/)
- [Effect of Tai Chi on depressive symptoms amongst Chinese older patients with depressive disorders: a randomized clinical trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/effect-of-tai-chi-on-depressive-symptoms-amongst-chinese-older-patients-with/)
- [Effect of psychosocial interventions on social functioning in depression and schizophrenia: meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/effect-of-psychosocial-interventions-on-social-functioning-in-depression-and/)
- [Effects of music therapy on anxiety of patients with breast cancer after radical mastectomy: a randomized clinical trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-music-therapy-on-anxiety-of-patients-with-breast-cancer-after-radical/)
- [DANCE AND MOVEMENT THERAPEUTIC METHODS IN MANAGEMENT OF DEMENTIA: A RANDOMIZED, CONTROLLED STUDY](https://scholariq.org/papers/dance-and-movement-therapeutic-methods-in-management-of-dementia-a-randomized/)
- [Garden greenery and the health of older people in residential care facilities: a multi‐level cross‐sectional study](https://scholariq.org/papers/garden-greenery-and-the-health-of-older-people-in-residential-care-facilities-a/)
- [Observational study of associations between visual imagery and measures of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress among active-duty military service members with traumatic brain injury at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center](https://scholariq.org/papers/observational-study-of-associations-between-visual-imagery-and-measures-of/)
- [Influencing Self-rated Health Among Adolescent Girls With Dance Intervention](https://scholariq.org/papers/influencing-self-rated-health-among-adolescent-girls-with-dance-intervention/)

## Topic primary papers

- [Observational study of associations between visual imagery and measures of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress among active-duty military service members with traumatic brain injury at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center](https://scholariq.org/papers/observational-study-of-associations-between-visual-imagery-and-measures-of/)
- [Art therapy for anxiety, depression, and fatigue in females with breast cancer: A systematic review](https://scholariq.org/papers/art-therapy-for-anxiety-depression-and-fatigue-in-females-with-breast-cancer-a/)
- [New horizons in supporting older people's health and wellbeing: is social prescribing a way forward?](https://scholariq.org/papers/new-horizons-in-supporting-older-people-s-health-and-wellbeing-is-social/)
- [‘It’s like exercise for your soul’: how participation in youth arts activities contributes to young people’s wellbeing](https://scholariq.org/papers/it-s-like-exercise-for-your-soul-how-participation-in-youth-arts-activities/)
- [The beneficial attributes of visual art-making in cancer care: An integrative review](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-beneficial-attributes-of-visual-art-making-in-cancer-care-an-integrative/)
- [Emotional Creativity Improves Posttraumatic Growth and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://scholariq.org/papers/emotional-creativity-improves-posttraumatic-growth-and-mental-health-during-the/)
- [Art in cancer care: Exploring the role of visual art-making programs within an Energy Restoration Framework](https://scholariq.org/papers/art-in-cancer-care-exploring-the-role-of-visual-art-making-programs-within-an/)
- [Coproduction in Social Prescribing Initiatives: Protocol for a Scoping Review](https://scholariq.org/papers/coproduction-in-social-prescribing-initiatives-protocol-for-a-scoping-review/)
- [The Effectiveness of Art Therapy on Adults With Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-effectiveness-of-art-therapy-on-adults-with-depression-a-systematic-review/)
- [OP72 Effectiveness of primary-care based community-links practitioners in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation](https://scholariq.org/papers/op72-effectiveness-of-primary-care-based-community-links-practitioners-in-areas/)
- [Co-production and policy in social prescribing initiatives: protocol for a scoping review (Preprint)](https://scholariq.org/papers/co-production-and-policy-in-social-prescribing-initiatives-protocol-for-a/)

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