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ArticleBMC psychology2025

An analysis of the preparedness level of colleges and universities in China in implementing and utilizing art therapy for college students with psychological problems.

Luo Guangli

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Article in BMC psychology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Luo GuangliGuangzhou Institute of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China. 2362404297@qq.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the preparedness of Chinese colleges and universities to implement art therapy as an intervention for students experiencing mental health issues. Despite the widely recognized benefits of art therapy, its implementation in higher education institutions in China remains limited, contributing to the continued prevalence of psychological challenges among students. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed to assess the current level of art therapy implementation in selected Chinese universities. Data were collected through online questionnaires administered to teachers and counselors from five institutions: SCBC, GMU, BNU, CCOM, and SHCM. Responses were organized in tables and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study found that the preparedness level for implementing art therapy in Chinese colleges and universities is average. The analysis highlights a lack of essential resources, infrastructure, and institutional readiness, which limits the effective application of art therapy as a student mental health intervention. The study underscores the need for strategic improvements in infrastructure, resource allocation, and training to enhance the implementation of art therapy in Chinese higher education. Recommendations are offered to support policy development and practical steps for integrating art therapy to foster student well-being and academic success.

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Art TherapyMental DisordersStudentsAdultChinaFemaleHumansMaleUniversitiesYoung AdultArt therapyImplementation studentsInterventionPreparednessPsychological problems

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PMID40598659
PMCPMC12217892

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