A Systematic Literature Review of Art Therapy on Depression Recovery

While there is increasing interest in the use of art therapy for psychiatric conditions, have been few systematic reviews completed on subject. As a result, this review sought to investigate current research and bring light its efficacy treatment depression. Art can be used as therapeutic intervention depression by using medium through which explore express emotions, symbols, thoughts. Furthermore, conjunction with other therapies depression, such psychotherapy or medication. The purpose was into conducted depressive disorders discover whether it effective targets individuals variety issues (e.g., anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief). value, therefore, lies within cathartic process one undergoes while creating exploring their artwork from these are explored identified. psychology therapy, both theoretical practical perspective, central theories therapy. therapists act out client's mental states emotions. systemic literature identifies an