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September 5, 2026International Journal of Art Therapy0 citations

Feasibility of Group Art Therapy for Inpatient Mental Health Professionals

Art therapy for mental health professionals: a feasibility study

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ZSZoe StrongSHSue Holttum

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A feasibility study demonstrates improved workplace civility and professional quality of life among inpatient mental health staff, suggesting creative interventions may alleviate burnout.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the feasibility and preliminary impacts of an eight-week art therapy group intervention designed to enhance professional quality of life and collegial connection among inpatient mental healthcare staff.
  • Enrolled N=7 inpatient mental health workers into an eight-week intervention featuring weekly 90-minute art therapy sessions.
  • Evaluated outcomes using pre- and post-session well-being questionnaires, pre- and post-intervention measures of professional quality of life, well-being, intention to leave, and relational civility, alongside thematic analysis of written feedback.
  • Six of seven participants completed the intervention, demonstrating high feasibility and engagement.
  • Statistically significant improvements occurred in session-by-session well-being scores as well as pre-to-post intervention professional quality of life and workplace civility, with no significant differences in intention to leave or overall pre-to-post well-being.
  • Qualitative analysis identified themes including mood elevation, positive yet challenging peer reflection, strengthened workplace connection, and a shift from perfectionistic product focus toward creative process.

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Strong et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9bd4606b95aff0620ec09ahttps://doi.org/10.1080/17454832.2026.2717161
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