1. What is art therapy?

Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to
improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. There are times when we lack
words to express what we feel and art therapy provides a medium for emotions to flow out.

http://www.arttherapyblog.com/what-is-art-therapy/#.Y0GmXqRN0lQ

2. Why art therapy and how is it important?

Words can limit a person and the inner emotions may not come out but using art therapy it’ll
help in engaging their creativity and emotions to be expressed. Art therapy can involve a variety
of creative expressions including drawing, painting, coloring or sculpting, to name a few.
Importance of art therapy:
● Art can help you acknowledge and recognize feelings that have been lurking in your
subconscious.
● The process will give you a feeling of self-accomplishment which can be very valuable to
improve your self-appreciation and confidence.
● Creating art can be used to relieve stress and relax your mind and body.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/the_benefits_art_therapy_can_have_on_mental_and_physical_
health
https://www.rtor.org/2018/07/10/benefits-of-art-therapy/

3. Benefits of art therapy

Art therapy is individually tailored to your needs and focuses on personal goals and well-being.
Some benefits of art therapy include:
● Helps with mental health conditions
● Enhances ability to manage acute and chronic medical conditions
● Improves cognitive and sensorimotor functions
● Improves self-esteem and self-awareness
● Cultivates resilience
● Strengthens social skills
● Provides healthy self-expression
● Helps work through stressful and traumatic events
https://www.verywellhealth.com/art-therapy-5212229

4. Role of art therapy in mental health?

Art therapy can help people express themselves more freely, improve their mental health, and
improve interpersonal relationships. The basis of art therapy is established on the idea that
people can recover and feel better via artistic expression. Art therapy uses the creative process
of making art as a safe way to represent your inner experiences, develop awareness and
support personal change. Along with creating art, the art therapist may use relaxation and
visualisation techniques and guided imagery, in the therapy session. This can help you cope
with difficulties and stress, and speed up your recovery process. The art therapist offers a safe,
supported holding space to allow a person to process difficult emotional issues.
 5. For what all kinds of issues/problems it's is more recommended?
Positive results in art therapy may often be achieved by those facing issues such as:

● Anxiety
● Depression
● Stress
● Aging
● Compassion fatigue
● Family or relationship issues
● Emotional difficulties

6. What is art therapy as a scientific approach?

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/art-therapy

7. How art therapy helps for the below aspects, list the aspects and address how it helps in
each aspect
The Art Therapy Credentials Board say that art therapy can address the needs of:

● people who experienced trauma, such as combat or a natural disaster

● individuals with significant health challenges, including traumatic brain injuries and
cancer
● people with certain conditions, such as depression, autism, and dementia
● Art therapy can help reduce stress and anxiety for people living with pain.
Researchers have found that art therapy can be helpful for children facing the following specific
challenges:

● childhood trauma
● disabilities and special educational needs
Art therapy is a therapeutic approach that promotes healing by tapping into and revealing an
individual’s deepest thoughts and feelings through the arts.
This therapy is accessible to people of all ages, including those who do not consider themselves
good at art. Research indicates that it might be helpful for people with a wide variety of
conditions, from eating disorders to trauma.

For those who find other forms of therapy difficult or ineffective, art therapy could be an
excellent option to try as an adjunctive treatment.