Art therapy for mental health in the hospital
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing art therapy (like drawing or painting) while in the hospital can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and mania. It is for people staying in a psychiatric unit who are stable enough to join a group activity.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are currently staying in the psychiatric hospital and will be there for at least 3 more days
- You have been in treatment for at least 3 days
- You are not in an acute psychotic episode, severely agitated, or at risk of harming others
- You can see, hear, and move well enough to take part in group art activities
- You do not have an intellectual disability, dementia, or another condition that would make it hard to answer questions or fill out forms
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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