Authored by Mike Crawford, et al, a new, randomized, 24 month study on the effectiveness of art therapy with adults suffering from schizophrenia, is underway. Almost all the data has been collected, although analysis is yet to be done. The full article describing the research thus far is open for everyone to view.
“We believe that [...]
May’s online issue of the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology included a study that demonstrated the effectiveness of art therapy with pediatric asthma patients.
“In art therapy, patients create artwork that helps express their feelings about an illness, a trauma or medical concerns. The artwork can then serve as a starting point for discussions [...]
A recent article on Science Daily, Psychological Therapy 32 Times More Cost Effective at Increasing Happiness Than Money.
Researchers at McGill University have created several online activities called Self Esteem Games, helping people build self confidence and stay on the positive side of life. The games force you to recognize happy faces and/or your own name, creating a positive association to yourself and others in your mind. In other words, the exercises foster [...]
On the Art Therapy Alliance message board found on LinkedIn, Susan Boyes, Art Therapist and CEO at Center for Creative Growth posted a link to the Science Blog. The link discusses new research on art therapy and its efficacy with children who are experiencing trauma symptoms due to living with a drug addicted father.
