Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy is most often used for Mental Health.

Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Mindfulness-based art therapy involves combining mindfulness with practicing art like drawing, sculpting, or painting. This combination is thought to enhance the effects of mindfulness by helping people stay in the present moment.

Last Updated:August 28, 2025

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Mindfulness-based interventions and cognitive function in adults with cancer

In this meta-analysis of 28 clinical trials (23 randomized controlled trials, 2 nonrandomized controlled trials, and 3 noncontrolled trials) in adults with cancer, mindfulness-based interventions were associated with improved subjective (but not objective) cognitive function.

Mandala drawing for pain and anxiety during burn wound dressing changes

Drawing out and erasing negative emotions with art therapy

Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy: Up-to-date evidence.