@article{ref1,
title="Exploring uses of visual arts-based interventions for mental health of marginalized populations: a scoping review",
journal="Arts and health",
year="2024",
author="Zhao, Rebecca and Rice, Kathleen",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: The intentions of this scoping review are to determine current uses of visual arts-based interventions for mental health and trauma support of marginalized populations, and to identify current gaps in knowledge in this emergent field. <br><br>METHOD: Six databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycINFO, JSTOR) were searched for relevant studies. Following the PRISMA guidelines, 38 articles met the inclusion criteria. <br><br>RESULTS: Most interventions focused on improving the mental health of participants, or to provide opportunities for participants to process their experiences of mental health. Participants reported increased well-being, experiences of relaxation and/or distraction, and processing of mental health experiences. They perceived arts-based interventions as helpful and developed mutual social support with other participants. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Arts-based interventions have the potential to inform the development of culturally safe and relevant mental health care for marginalized populations beyond current mainstream mental health practices.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1753-3015",
doi="10.1080/17533015.2024.2355134",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2024.2355134"
}