This week Mad in America examines three studies around art therapy and art-based interventions for mental health issues. Two studies reported on the lived Studies find art-based interventions can be ...

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Kasha Akhtar (SESP ’23) started therapy in 2019 while she was a student at Northwestern. The following year, her therapist suggested they start incorporating art therapy in her sessions. Akhtar ...

Last year, Gov. Hochul said adding licensed creative arts therapists to the Medicaid provider list should happen during the budget process. So now's the time. Credit: Getty Images. In the final days ...

A pilot internship program created in partnership between the Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) Department, Pratt’s Center for Art, Design, and Community Engagement K-12, and PS46 Edward C. Blum launched ...

Recently, the website Anxiety.org News announced that, “Art Help Treat Anxiety in Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia.” Because I am a strong believer in the self-regulating possibilities of art-based ...

Art therapy represents a complementary approach to traditional cancer care, utilising creative processes to promote psychological healing and improve quality of life. By engaging patients in various ...

Local nonprofit provides art, music and dance opportunities for people with disabilities. FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation helps individuals with disabilities through art, music and dance. One ...

Gaps in New York’s mental health care system are devastating and costly for patients and communities alike. As a licensed creative arts therapist working in a Bronx hospital, I see the impact of these ...

This guest essay reflects the views of Alexis Roderick Joel, who is co-chair of The Joel Foundation, founded by her husband Billy Joel, and Toby Williams, director of the Music Therapy Program at the ...

My experience working with children and teens is extensive, utilizing play and art therapies that are developmentally appropriate. Seeking help when you are no longer able to manage problems or cope ...