SynthesisClinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2024
The effects of art therapy interventions on anxiety in children and adolescents: A meta-analysis.
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The Effect of Art-Based Nursing Intervention Helping to Develop Healthy Digital Habits on Digital Addiction, Cyberbullying and Self-Efficacy in Adolescents
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Drawing and visual art interventions for anxiety in children aged 5-12: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Pooled it
- The effectiveness of mandala coloring on the psychological and physiological symptoms in adult hospitalized patients: a meta-analysis.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2026Pooled it
- Different arts-based interventions for depression and anxiety in college students: a network meta-analysis of rigorous randomized controlled trials.BMC psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of visual art therapy on depressive symptoms in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of art therapy on psychological outcomes among children and adolescents with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025Pooled it
- A Scoping Review of the Impact of Theatre-Based Techniques in Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Evaluating the Impact of Integrative Art Therapies on Psychological Well-Being in Pediatric Oncology: A Single-Group Pre-Post Study.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Article
- Promoting well-being through creativity: a mixed-methods study on integrating studio art into education for students in medical fields in Japan.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Augmented reality-based fine arts education experiences and adolescents' perceived reduction in depressive symptoms: a self-report study of associations with psychological resilience, rumination, and emotional regulation.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- The role of artistic creativity in predicting difficulties in emotion regulation and reducing social anxiety: insights from a cross-sectional analysis.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026Article
- Reducing State and Trait Anxiety Through Art Therapy in Adolescents with Eating Disorders: Results from a Pilot Repeated-Measures Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Effect of Art-Based Therapy Among Adolescents with Nomophobia in Selected Junior Colleges.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2025Article
- The impact of digital art-making on anxiety: a feasibility study.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Art therapy to control nail biting using a cognitive behavioral approach through new innovative game and animation.Discover mental health · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to assess the effects of art therapy on anxiety among children and adolescents.
methodsWe searched several databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase (via Ovid), PsychINFO (through EBSCO), and The Cochrane Library, comprising the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Additionally, Chinese databases such as CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) and Wan Fang Data were explored from their beginnings until October 22, 2023. Studies that investigated the impact of art therapy on anxiety compared to a control group were included. The methodological quality of these randomized controlled trials was evaluated using the Cochrane Handbook's risk of bias instrument.
resultsSix studies involving 422 participants were included. The findings indicated a notable decrease in anxiety symptoms due to art therapy, with a Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) of -1.42, 95% Confidence Interval (95%CI -2.33, -0.51), p < 0.002. Notably, there was pronounced heterogeneity, as evidenced by Tau
conclusionArt therapy significantly improved the anxiety symptoms of children and adolescents, positioning it as an effective means of treating anxiety.
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