The benefits of creative therapy in mental illness: a pre-experimental study

Abstract

All participants were undergoing a pharmaceutical therapeutic regime. The average age of the patients was 46.3, varying between 22 and 86 years. Half of the participants had no professional activity. The most frequent medical diagnosis was Schizophrenia (42%), followed by mood disorders (33%), specifically depression and bipolar affective disorder.Comparison of the pre-and posttest indicated improvement in anxiety, stress, self-acceptance, purpose of life and overall psychological well-being.