Art is more important for your mental health than you might imagine

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There are many different ways to deal with mental health concerns including behavioural therapy, cognitive therapy, interpersonal therapy, psychoanalysis, supportive psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy or various types of medication.

"Receiving therapy does not necessarily mean that the individual is diagnosed with a mental illness. We have individuals coming forth for art therapy because they care for their mental health and recognise the importance of maintaining mental wellbeing. In addition, most have an appreciation of the art-making process," says Ms Lim. "Art therapy has proven helpful for many who find it hard to express their thoughts and emotions through words.

"Client A sought art therapy to manage her anxiety, and through the art-making process and guided reflections led by the art therapist, it brought about past experiences of bullying in her earlier days in school. This allowed her to realise that the root cause of her anxiety had a strong link to her bullying experience, which affected her self-esteem. With greater clarity about the cause of her anxiety, the art therapist could provide a more targeted directive.

 

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