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The Visual Pleasures of Art Therapy
A psychological assessment meant to uncloak unconscious feelings about the self, home, and familial relationships becomes a vehicle for artistic exploration.
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Art Therapists on the Frontlines of Trauma Struggle for Recognition
Advocates are pushing for legislation that would make the practice more financially feasible for both clients and aspiring providers.
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The UN's World Health Organization Says Art Is a Powerful Prescription
A study published by the World Health Organization, which collected data from 900 different publications over a 19-year span, offers important validation for the arts and new solutions for medical professionals.
Podcast
A Museum Hires a Full-time Therapist
Is a museum visit just what the doctor ordered? In Montreal, medical professionals can prescribe you a museum visit. There's also a full-time art therapist on staff.
In Brief
Karen Pence Is Praising NEA Art Therapy Program on White House Blog
The Second Lady of the United States has written extensively in support of an agency Donald Trump wants to shut down.
Art
The Music to Soothe the Savage Beast May Be Punk and Metal
A few years ago, in Sweden, a self-proclaimed "heavy metal addict" was awarded state disability benefits after having his obsession with the band Slayer classified as a handicap. It's one of the weirder examples of the stigma attached to metal and other "extreme" music genres.
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Study Suggests Medical Students Should Visit Museums to Connect with Dementia Patients
Research has shown that engaging with art is beneficial to people with dementia, and a number of cultural institutions around the US have established therapeutic programs for patients suffering from such chronic diseases.
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Why Art Is Good for Alzheimer's Patients
Art is a powerful sensory experience — looking at a piece of work and thinking through it sharpens concentration, brings back memories, and stirs emotions, as anyone who has experienced Stendhal Syndrome can attest. The Berman Museum of Art in Collegeville, Pennsylvania is taking advantage of these