A large consensus of research has noted correlations between mood disorders and creativity, particularly bipolar disorder and depression. The stereotype of the tortured brooding artist carries some ...

Earlier this week I received a beautiful, handmade holiday card from “The Candy Man,” the inmate who paints with M & M’s. [see the blog post “The Candy Man: A Prisoner Paints with Delectable Materials ...

A new study led by Queen Mary University of London researchers reveals that group arts interventions—such as painting, music, or dance—can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety among ...

Create a picture of how you are feeling on this particular day, said the first exercise in the art therapy. After ten treatments the patients who suffered from severe or moderately severe depression ...

El Camino College’s art gallery will hold a reception this week showcasing its current exhibit — which is all about depression. The current exhibit is “Kieva Campbell: A Tribute to April Savino, the ...