Sculpting A Healed Mind: The Impact of Art Therapy on Children with Mental Disorders
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Art Therapy, Children, ADHD, Autism, PTSDAbstract
Art therapy has been used in mental health practices for decades and has been shown to be beneficial to encourage internal growth, heal emotional deficits, and understanding oneself. Other commonly used therapies, such as physical therapy, are effective at healing physically injured patients. Art therapies have become increasingly popular and have been used in various places worldwide and utilized with a wide range of populations and age ranges. Art therapy may be a particularly beneficial therapy for children as they may serve as a preventative measure to risk experienced later in life. Children experiencing mental health disorders may especially benefit from art therapy as opposed to alternative therapies as it allows them to express their ideas and thoughts without any limitations. This paper will explore differences in art therapy expression amongst children with varying mental disorders and differences in outcomes once therapy sessions have been completed.
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