Abstract: Today, people often face disappointment, sadness and sorrow that arise from many situations encountered in their daily lives. As these situations are unpredictable, it is important for everyone to prepare to handle the situations. The disappointment, sadness and sorrow could lead to stress, which can occur to anyone at any age. The accumulated stress could lead to depression if there is no stress management being taken. Nowadays, psychological knowledge being used in the arts as a tool to explore the flaws and abnormalities of mental states is used as a part of the treatment process for people with behavioral and mental disorders. The principle of art therapy is a science of knowing the human mind by using artistic activities to search for hidden emotions and thoughts. Humans will be able to acknowledge their thoughts, feelings, understand the causes of problems, and even find the solutions to manage the accumulated stress and prevent abnormal mental states. As the researcher has considered the mental problems of humans in today’s world, therefore, interested in exploring the level of importance and awareness Thai people have regarding various mental states through a survey from a sample group of 75 people and analyzing the survey results.
Keywords: Health promotion, Mental Health, Art Therapy, Art Psychotherapy, Art and Science, Mood disorders.
Title: Art Therapy, Art Psychotherapy and the thoughts of Thai people in Thailand 2024
Author: Warattayaphon Meksongrit
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 12, Issue 1, April 2024 - September 2024
Page No: 6-10
Research Publish Journals
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Published Date: 21-May-2024
