The Essence of Art Therapy Art therapy is an intervention that combines the creative process through utilizing art materials, ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after a person experiences psychological trauma. Typically, PTSD treatment involves certain types of therapy, which ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

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 ...

Patients who are struggling with everything from ADHD to eating disorders have turned to art therapy for help. Illustration by Emily Lankiewicz Like many, Andrea Cooper felt increasingly isolated and ...