Observational study finds reduced emotional distress symptoms in primary school children using drama therapy, suggesting potential benefits.
Drama therapy is delivered to children in schools; however, little empirical data evaluating the quantitative effect is currently available. This observation study of ten children undergoing drama therapy for emotional distress (anxiety, depression, trauma) addressed this gap. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) assessed both group and individual change. Child-, parent- and teacher-reported distress symptoms reduced, particularly internalizing symptoms and those measured via the RCADS. Studies with a larger sample, allowing for subgroup analyses, are recommended.
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