Culture and Well-being: Art as Prescription Therapy ("Art on Prescription")

Launched by KAVADIA ELENI · Apr 9, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The "Art on Prescription" clinical trial is exploring how engaging with various art activities can help improve mental health for people dealing with conditions like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and autism. Participants in the study will be divided into two groups: one group will take part in art activities, while the other will be on a waitlist and not participate in the art intervention. This trial is currently recruiting participants aged 10 to 99 who can communicate their thoughts and complete questionnaires about their experiences.

To be eligible for the trial, participants need to be able to engage in activities on their own and commit to the study requirements. It’s important that they are not currently experiencing substance dependency or inconsistently following prescribed medications. Those who join can expect to share their thoughts and feelings through art, which may help enhance their overall well-being. This trial aims to understand the potential benefits of art in managing mental health conditions, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking for new ways to support their emotional health.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • age range: 10-99 years
• • be able to communicate effectively in order to provide answers to questionnaires that he/she will be asked to complete
• • be able to commit to monitoring the action
• • be able to participate in the activity alone (unaccompanied, without a carer),
• • be able to answer the questionnaires
• • to have legal capacity
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • active dependency,
• • patients that are not consistent in following pharmaceutical drugs,
• • patients from different Patient Association which is not "affiliated" with a Mental Health Professional Therapist.