Therapy doesn’t always have to involve a couch! For a growing number of Americans, art therapy provides a way to express themselves and heal. A student organization called Emory Dark Arts has been using the arts to discuss mental health issues on their college campus.
All performances in this video were featured with the actors’ permission. Special thanks to Julia Byrne for providing an interview. Click HERE to access a transcript of this video.
Sources:
Reynolds, M. W., Nabors, L., & Quinlan, A. (2000). The effectiveness of art therapy: Does it work?. Art Therapy, 17(3), 207-213.
Slayton, S. C., D’Archer, J., & Kaplan, F. (2010). Outcome studies on the efficacy of art therapy: A review of findings. Art Therapy, 27(3), 108-118.
Spiegel, D., Malchiodi, C., Backos, A., & Collie, K. (2006). Art therapy for combat-related PTSD: Recommendations for research and practice. Art Therapy, 23(4), 157-164.
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Elizabeth Johnson 