The role of art therapy in treating different age groups | ||
| International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Art and Technology | ||
| Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2023, Pages 96-120 PDF (1.22 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijmsat.2024.274915.1024 | ||
| Author | ||
| Ali Kader bin Shamy* | ||
| PHD researcher Abdelmalek Essaâdi University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This research examines the effectiveness of art therapy as a means of improving mental health across different age groups. The study explores the impact of art therapy on children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly. It delves into the benefits of art therapy in enhancing artistic expression, developing motor skills, and boosting self-confidence in children. The research also highlights the role of art therapy in facilitating identity and emotion expression for teenagers, as well as stimulating critical thinking and managing developmental challenges. Concerning adults, the research presents the strengths of art therapy in reducing stress and improving mental health. Finally, the study sheds light on the effectiveness of art therapy in stimulating cognitive processes in the elderly and enhancing psychological well-being. The results indicate that art therapy serves as a multifaceted tool for improving mental health across all age stages. It is evident that this form of therapy promotes creative expression and contributes to enhancing psychological, emotional, and social aspects for individuals of different ages. The role of art therapy emerges as an innovative and impactful method for promoting mental health and improving the quality of life across various life stages. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Art Therapy-Mental Health-Age Groups; Creative Expression; Adolescents; Children-Adults-Elderly-Mental Well-Being-Social Improvement-Social Interaction | ||
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