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This shows the art work generated of a mountain range and stars

·September 8, 2021·4 min read

What the Brain Shows: The Benefits of Virtual Reality in Creative Arts Therapies

Reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex during virtual reality creative self-expression tasks indicates an enhanced relaxation response.

these are masks created by the service members

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·June 12, 2018·5 min read

Content of Service Members’ Art Linked to Their Trauma Levels

Researchers discover a correlation between clinical symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety in visual self expression masks service members were asked to create during art therapy.

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·June 15, 2016·5 min read

Making Art Reduces Stress Hormones

No matter whether you're a Rembrandt or can just about manage to draw a stick figure, creating art can help to reduce cortisol levels, a new study reports.