The Significance of Artistic Creativity on Treatment of Depression

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10.2991/assehr.k.220504.191How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Depression; artistic therapy; brain plasticity; Creativity; Brain Network

Abstract

With the introduction of art therapy and research targeting neural remodelling, the effect of art on the brain may become a potential direction of further studies. This paper mainly aims to explore the significance of artistic creativity in the treatment of depression. Through literature analysis, this paper puts forward the significance of art therapy on brain plasticity. With the introduction of art therapy and research targeting neural remodelling, the effect of art on the brain may become a potential direction of research. By analysing the literature, the significance of art therapy on brain plasticity was mentioned. By summarizing the related features of the structural changes in the brain of depressed patients, it is argued that the creative process in art therapy can stabilize the person’s emotional expression, interpersonal communication; Therefore, rebuild the impacted cognitive and functional brain connections. This topic is considered to be of practical significance and provides preliminary ideas for possible future innovations and beneficial supplements to traditional therapies. Further research and analysis on the topic of art therapy have greater value in the treatment of practical treatment of Depression.

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© 2022 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.

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AU  - Zhe Cui
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/06/01
TI  - The Significance of Artistic Creativity on Treatment of Depression
BT  - Proceedings of the 2022 8th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1051
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SN  - 2352-5398
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