Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya

Can anxiety only be treated by psychiatry drugs? Is treating anxiety disorders naturally a possibility? Let’s find out. Anxiety disorders can have a huge negative impact on a person’s day to day activities and relationships. But it doesn’t have to. Treating anxiety disorders naturally is an option for those who are in the initial stages of anxiety disorders. You want to turn your life around for the better. Then the time to start is NOW. Anxiety is a part and parcel of our everyday life. Feeling a certain amount of uncertainty or unease during stressful situations like giving a presentation,…

Let’s look at the types of anxiety disorders which can interfere with your everyday life. There are mainly 6 types of anxiety disorders. In this blog post I will be characterizing each of them so you can identify if you or your loved ones are suffering from any one or multiple types of anxiety disorders.   Anxiety is a part of our day to day life. Anxiety is considered as a normal response of the body in reaction to stressors. In some cases, anxiety can even be helpful as it can alert us towards any dangerous situation.    However, you…

An in-depth guide to art therapy for newbies If you’re here, you have probably heard about art therapy and you want to try it out. However, you do not know where to start. If that is the case, then you have come to the right place. This is a detailed guide to art therapy. Let’s begin with a small discussion about what is art therapy. What is art therapy? In the most basic form, art therapy can be defined as a way in which one can use his or her creativity to express their emotions and work through their feelings.…

Art therapy can help war veterans get back to normal life Art therapy is known to help patients suffering from depression, post traumatic stress disorder, learning as well as eating disorders. Off late art therapy is being used to help soldiers retiring from the war zone. Military personnel often suffer from post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries resulting in unresolved symptoms for a prolonged period of time. This article primarily focuses on the effects of art therapy on military servicemen who suffer from past traumatic stress disorders and comorbid brain injuries. However, to understand the effects of art…

Doodling as art therapy can make you lead a more meaningful and mindful life The art of doodling refers to the making of unfocused or unconscious drawings when the person is otherwise occupied. Everyone engages in doodling. Most people resort to doodling as a means of escaping the boredom of everyday life, like when attending a boring lecture for reading at an airport gate or as a means to pass the time during a meeting. Doodling as art therapy is often self-soothing to the person. All doodlers have a specific pattern they return to again and again just because it…

I discussed a brief history of art therapy in part one, now continuing with the rest… Development of the art therapy literature: The evolution and history of art therapy literature can be traced throughout the evolution. Art therapy growth can be divided into three phases. Let’s do a deep dive and explore all three. A brief history of art therapy, part I Classical period in the history of art therapy: In the midst of 20th century, many psychologists started to use the term ‘art therapy’ in their writings to expand their work with their clients. Since around this time, there…

Let’s understand the origination and history of art therapy Art is the most powerful communication tool of all. It is now acknowledged by most that art expression is a manner to visually communicate those feelings or thoughts of a person that are too painful to be put into words. Creative activity is not only used for the purpose of exhibition. It is also used due to its inherent ability to appeal to people belonging to all ages and allow them to explore their beliefs and emotions, resolve conflicts and problems, reduce stress, and enhance the overall feeling of well-being. Art…

Mindfulness-based art therapy is the most promising of all art therapy encompasses the benefits of art therapy as well as mindfulness Art therapy is using the techniques of art to understand the thought processes and deep-rooted feelings of a person. Art therapy is for everyone. One does not need to have an artistic inclination to be part of or enjoy the benefits of art therapy. Art therapy most often uses techniques like painting, drawing, coloring, sculpting, dancing as well as writing to understand and make sense of the emotional turmoil in the person seeking mental well-being. Recently there is a…

Sculpting based art therapy has shown to have positive effects on dementia. Is there any scientific proof of this? If you have been a regular reader of my blog, you would know by now, that I am a strict believer of art therapy. I believe art therapy can not only help you with your everyday stress, depression, anxiety, anger management, it can also help you understand your inner thought processes and deep-rooted feelings which are difficult to explain verbally. In my previous posts, I have discussed the role of painting in art therapy. In this post, I talk about sculpting based…

Let’s look into the benefits of art therapy Updated on July 31st, 2021   Art therapy is the use of artistic methods for the treatment of psychological disorders as well as to enhance the mental health of the person. The idea behind art therapy is that creative ways of expressing oneself can cause healing as well as improve the mental well-being of the person. There are numerous benefits of art therapy for people who are suffering from mental health issues. To experience art therapy, you do not have to be an artist. One of the benefits of art therapy is that…