Therapeutic use of art with active duty military members and Veterans with PTSD: A scoping review

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Scoping review shows diverse arts-based interventions for PTSD in military personnel, indicating effective treatment options.

Arts-based interventions significantly impact PTSD symptoms, improving mental health outcomes for military members and veterans.
Of 4,090 publications, 28 studies were selected that utilized both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to assess art's effects on PTSD.
The review highlighted six categories of creative activities, such as visual and performing arts, demonstrating varied approaches led by trained professionals.
Future research directions are needed to address gaps in current knowledge regarding creative arts therapies for PTSD.

Kudar et al. (2025) studied this question.

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