Antecedentes La depresión es un trastorno del estado de ánimo sumamente prevalente que
se caracteriza por estado de ánimo bajo persistente, interés disminuido y pérdida del …

Despite steadfast interest in the use of arts therapies (ATs) with individuals who have
dementia of the Alzheimer's type (DAT), a systematic review of the literature has not been …

3 clients to 'defer'to their therapists (Rennie, 1998 see Box 7.2) means that an anonymous,
independent examination can sometimes give a more accurate and reliable picture. In this …

Background Dementia is a syndrome of acquired cognitive impairment which is severe
enough to interfere with independent living. Over the course of the illness, people with …

Purpose: Art-based practices show promise as a beneficial solution for mental health
services because they are in line with the whole person recovery framework currently being …

Background and Objectives There is an emerging evidence base for the use of music
therapy in the treatment of severe mental illness. Whilst different models of music therapy …

The purpose of this study was to conduct a matrix method literature review of published
research on the use of creative arts occupations in therapeutic practice. Peer-reviewed …

Background Art therapy is defined by the British Association of Art Therapists as:“a form of
psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of communication. Clients who are …

Throughout history there has been considerable specula-tion about the possibility of a link
between creative expression and mental distress. Plato described artistic talent as ''madness …

Cognitive impairment in older adults is associated with poor gait performance, physical
decline, falls and poor quality of life. This paper analyzes the feasibility and efficacy of tango …