Art Therapy Activities : Art Therapy for Depression – Art therapy can be very helpful in diagnosing and treating depression. Learn about effectively using art therapy with people suffering from depression by watching this free video featuring a professional art therapist. Expert: Deb Shoemaker Contact: www.debshoemaker.com/ Bio: Deb Shoemaker is trained in Art Therapy Assessments, DBT,and CBT. Filmmaker: Rendered Communications Series Description: Art therapy activities help patients express feelings and increase mental ability. Learn about some activities for patients with help from a professional art therapist in this free video.

 

Creating art from treasured memories

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In both instances there was a strong association between both types of cultural art activity and good health, satisfaction with life, low anxiety and relief from depression. Creating art is a statement of self-expression, helping to give voice to an …
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ECT for Treatment-Resistant Depression: The State of the Art

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Modern ECT is a remarkably safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment, according to Charles Kellner, MD, who discusses the state-of-the-art of this mode of therapy in this video. ECT can be particularly effective for geriatric depressed patients …
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Heywire participants tackle mental health

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Isabel Enks has seen a close family member suffering from depression and says many people are too scared to talk about the issue. Isabel has been helping to set up workshops in rural areas where health officials can educate people about warning signs …
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