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Lost for words? Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health

  • Written by: Sarah Versitano, Academic, Master of Art Therapy Program, Western Sydney University
Lost for words? Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental healthAn artwork made by a young person receiving mental health care in hospital during an art therapy session.Author provided

Creating art for healing purposes dates back tens of thousands of years, to the practices of First Nations people around the world. Art therapy uses creative processes, primarily visual art such as painting, drawing or sculpture,...

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