Student: Abigail LaBadie
Advisor: Dr. Renae McNair
This study aims to explore the impact of art therapy on depressive symptoms among young adults diagnosed with depression over a six-month period. A sample of 200 individuals aged 18-24 will be recruited from local mental health facilities. Participants will complete a depression inventory, receive weekly one-hour art therapy sessions over six months, and retake the depression inventory. It is hypothesized that participants will show a reduction in depressive symptoms over a six-month period. Findings from this study could provide insight into the long-term effects of art therapy on depression and could inform future treatment approaches.
Keywords: Art therapy, depression, Beck’s Depression Inventory, depressive symptoms, longitudinal study, treatment efficacy, mental health intervention, psychotherapy