Psychotropic medication and art therapy: Overview of literature and clinical considerations

Charleen Dere-Meyer, Brooke Bender, Einat Metzl, Kathryn Diaz

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Abstract

This paper reviews literature regarding psychopharmacological treatment options for ADHD, depression and dual diagnosis, and explores perceptions of treatment and considerations for art therapy in conjunction with psychotropic medication. This review attempts to initiate discussion and propel further research in the expressive arts field regarding the growing need to conceptualize our understandings of the role art therapy plays in combined treatment with psychopharmacology.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)29-35
Number of pages7
JournalArts in Psychotherapy
Volume38
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • ADHD
  • Art therapy
  • Depression
  • Dual diagnosis
  • Psychopharmacology

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Psychiatry and Mental health
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Health Professions (miscellaneous)

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