Art as medicine: new study tests creative prescriptions for mental health

NCT ID NCT07137572

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 40 times

Summary

This study tested whether taking part in arts activities (like painting, music, or dance) can improve mental health and well-being in adults with psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, or schizophrenia. Over 500 participants were randomly assigned to either an arts program or a waitlist. The goal was to see if creative engagement can ease symptoms and boost quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University Mental Health, Neurosciences and Precision Medicine Research Institute 'COSTAS STEFANIS' (UMHRI)

    Athens, 11527, Greece

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