https://artuk.org/discover/stories/the-enduring-connection-between-art-and-mental-health
The enduring connection between art and mental health. Posted 04 Nov 2020, by Rosemary Waugh. Depression, anxiety, angst, grief and loneliness: despite its frequent occurrence in people's lives and attempts to destigmatise mental health, we still find it difficult to discuss psychological distress. Yet for centuries, the darker and more complex

https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/living-well/the-intersection-of-art-and-health-how-art-can-help-promote-well-being/
How is creative arts therapy used for mental health? In the 1940s, healthcare providers noticed that people with mental illness would express themselves through art. This observation inspired the use of creative arts therapy as a healing technique for conditions including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, schizophrenia and dementia.

https://theconversation.com/brain-research-shows-the-arts-promote-mental-health-136668
Research shows that the arts can be used to create a unique cognitive shift into a holistic state of mind called flow, a state of optimal engagement first identified in artists, that is mentally

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/can-art-therapy-help-patients-deal-with-mental-health-struggles-during-the-pandemic-180980310/
Some people can put their feelings into words beautifully, but most of us cannot. To have additional expressive forms is really just allowing the whole person to present themselves.". Research

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mind-of-a-collector/202303/an-evolving-picture-of-artists-and-mental-health
In a 2023 study, researchers found that psychopathology is more common in the arts than in the sciences. A new study shows a negative association between math and mental illness and a positive one

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creativity_and_mental_health
History. It has been proposed that there is a link between creativity and mental illness. Major depressive disorder appears among playwrights, novelists, biographers, and artists at a higher rate than the general population. Association between mental illness and creativity first appeared in academic literature in the 1970s, but speculation about a link between "madness" and "genius" dates

https://www.verywellmind.com/the-link-between-depression-and-creativity-5094193
In contrast, creativity was not associated with persistent depressive disorder (PDD), also known as dysthymia or low-grade depression. Symptoms of PDD are less severe than they are in major depressive disorder (MDD) but typically last longer, up to five years on average. Yet, people with MDD tend to be more creative than those with mild

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-art-therapy-2795755
The use of artistic methods to treat psychological disorders and enhance mental health is known as art therapy. Art therapy is a technique rooted in the idea that creative expression can foster healing and mental well-being. People have been relying on the arts for communication, self-expression, and healing for thousands of years.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2736519/
Art therapy is used with hospitalized patients with severe and persistent mental illness, inpatients with depression and anxiety disorders, and outpatients with any emotional disorder. Some addiction recovery programs use art therapy, as do programs for autistic children, incarcerated prisoners, and multi-lingual programs where verbal exchange

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-healing-power-of-art
The movie demonstrates how drawing and painting stimulated memories in people with dementia and enabled them to reconnect with the world. People with dementia aren't the only beneficiaries. Studies have shown that expressing themselves through art can help people with depression, anxiety, or cancer, too. And doing so has been linked to improved

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2804629/
Rather, it complements the biomedical view by focusing on not only sickness and symptoms themselves but the holistic nature of the person. 103 When people are invited to work with creative and artistic processes that affect more than their identity with illness, they are more able to "create congruence between their affective states and their

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-link-between-creativity-and-mental-health-2018-7?op=1
Wikiart. Several studies over the years have shown a link between various mental health problems and having a creative brain. Many artists and creatives have famously struggled with their mental

https://www.getty.edu/news/the-link-between-creativity-and-mental-illness/
2023 article on the correlation between psychopathology and creativity.

https://www.psychiatry.org/News-room/APA-Blogs/Creative-Arts-Enhancing-Mental-Health
Creative arts are used in supporting mental health care in a variety of ways. Art therapy uses creative means to treat mental illnesses and improve mental health. It can involve various treatments, such as theater therapy, dance movement psychotherapy, music therapy, poetry, pottery drawing, painting and craft therapy. Art therapy uses integrative techniques to captivate the soul, body and

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9472646/
Abstract. Art therapy is used most commonly to treat mental illnesses and can aid in controlling manifestations correlated with psychosocially challenging behaviours, slowing cognitive decline, and enhancing the quality of life. Art therapy can help people express themselves more freely, improve their mental health, and improve interpersonal

https://www.thecollector.com/how-mental-illness-shaped-works-by-artists/
Artists like Francisco de Goya, Vincent van Gogh, Edvard Munch, Frida Kahlo, and Mark Rothko likely suffered from mental health problems at some point in their lives. Their art uniquely reflects their struggle and psychological condition. This article examines how mental health problems could have influenced the works of these five great artists.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0197455601001083
Because social relatedness is typically related to mental health, the social function of art is strongly associated with mental well-being for the artists in this study. Human beings are intrinsically social. Personality is formed in relationships with other people, and lives are lived in the company of others.

https://blog.creativeflair.org/exploring-the-link-between-art-and-mental-health-how-creativity-can-both-inspire-and-heal/
Join me on a journey to discover the intricate connection between art and mental well-being. Throughout history, numerous artists have grappled with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Discover how mental illness has become a wellspring of inspiration and creativity for some of the most talented artists.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128243084000089
4. Articulate how mental health recovery and art therapy are related. 5. Explain the historical connection of the visual arts in attempts to understand mental illness and the role of art-making for healing in institutions. 6. Define the outsider art or the self-taught artist movement and name three self-taught artists.

https://artsandculture.google.com/usergallery/the-connection-between-mental-illness-and-creativity/xgLyEzX8LSiCJg
The connection between creativity and mental illnesses has been a source of interest towards researchers for years. Mental illnesses have a large impact on the sufferer's creativity and how they express themselves. Many household names in the art world have dealt with mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, mania, bipolar disorder

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/02/19/1081263873/mental-health-art-therapy
Following a traumatic brain injury, veteran Michael Schneider found that art and music therapy helped him manage his epilepsy and PTSD. Schneider explains that by playing music, he can prevent a

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0OlRFHrsV8
¿How can art and mental illness be related?, Through art history we've seen different examples of artist suffering any mental disorder and how this affects t

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-art-uniquely-human-wellspring-health.html
According to a global study, 1 in 2 people will experience a mental-health-related challenge in their lifetime, whether from life's challenges, genetic predispositions or a combination of the two.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8397377/
Abstract. Art therapy, as a non-pharmacological medical complementary and alternative therapy, has been used as one of medical interventions with good clinical effects on mental disorders. However, systematically reviewed in detail in clinical situations is lacking. Here, we searched on PubMed for art therapy in an attempt to explore its

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/non-weird-science/202406/art-across-cultures-a-tapestry-of-diverse-expressions
The art style in Western comics often highlights realism and proportion, with a vibrant color palette used to capture the attention and convey the mood or tone of the scene. The narrative

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/childhood-personality-disorders
In the past, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) did not allow personality disorder diagnoses at all in people under age 18 years.

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/mental-health/most-outpatient-mental-health-clinics-dont-offer-opioid-addiction-meds
A recent study found that nearly 90% of those with opioid use disorder weren't prescribed these meds, researchers noted. Because an estimated 25% of adults with opioid addiction also suffer from mental illness, outpatient mental health facilities are a potentially important access point for such medication treatment, researchers said.

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad
A health care provider may refer you to a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or clinical social worker. The first step to effective treatment is to get a diagnosis, usually from a mental health professional. GAD is generally treated with psychotherapy (sometimes called "talk therapy"), medication, or both.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-024-02638-x
Improved understanding of participant, trial, and mental disorder-related factors that contribute to placebo response might allow better clinical trial design to separate active treatment from

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The Professional Health Monitoring Programs (PHMP) of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA) provides a method by which professionals suffering from a mental or physical disorder, such as a substance use disorder, may be directed to appropriate treatment and receive monitoring to ensure that they can safely practice their licensed profession.&nbsp;</p>