Art Therapy for Depression and Anxiety

Art Therapy for Depression and Anxiety

Art Therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Credit: What is Art Therapy by Thirsty for Art Youtube Channel

You can try art therapy yourself!

Here are some examples of people expressing there visualisation fo their mental health struggles:

1. ‘Brain Sick’

Credits: Rob Carter

2. ‘Depression’

Credits: Ajgiel

3. ‘Colourful Depression’

Credits: Lolitpop

4. ‘Broken Soul’

Credit: John Holcroft

Credit: https://www.boredpanda.com/depression-through-art/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

You could try and create your own art from the feelings you are currently feeling:

MoodBoard:

Credits: Sketchbook Mood Board by Jane Davies

Draw:

Credits: Making Drawing Fun Again by Hayden Auben

Paint:

Credits: Studio Wildlife

Sculpt:

Credits: Rick Casali
  1. What art are you interested in getting into?
  2. What would your depression and/or anxiety look like if you made it into artwork?

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