Art as medicine: study tests whether theatre, dance, and music ease depression
NCT ID NCT07137572
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 41 times
Summary
This study tested whether taking part in art activities like theatre, dance, visual arts, music, or cinema can improve mental health. 541 adults with psychiatric diagnoses were randomly assigned to either an art program or a waitlist. Researchers measured changes in depression and anxiety symptoms using standard questionnaires.
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The University Mental Health, Neurosciences and Precision Medicine Research Institute 'COSTAS STEFANIS' (UMHRI)
Athens, 11527, Greece
What this could mean
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Active substance
Art prescription (theatre, dance, visual arts, music, or cinema)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to ease depression and anxiety for people with mental health conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results are not yet widely confirmed. The effect may be small or not last long, and it may not work for everyone.
Conditions
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