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ART THERAPY IN THE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL *
Author(s) -
Wagner Ann,
Lerner Joseph
Publication year - 1968
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1968.tb02681.x
Subject(s) - medicine , art therapy , painting , psychiatry , psychiatric hospital , state hospital , treatment modality , occupational therapy , visual arts , physical therapy , surgery , art
A bstract Experiences with art therapy in Hawaii State Hospital are illustrated by 2 case reports. Such experiences should engender more widespread use of this modality to help fulfill the needs of elderly persons. Painting, drawing and other forms of art therapy are being used by an ever‐increasing number of institutions for the care of psychiatric patients. Art therapy, by providing outlets for self‐expression, is a valuable adjunct to the spectrum of activities available to the older citizens of our country.