Date of Award

Spring 5-2012

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

EVMS School of Health Professions

Program/Concentration

Art Therapy & Counseling

Abstract

The effect of mandala drawing versus art card sorting on mood, stress, and anxiety on a clinical population of adults with a history or diagnosis of DSM-­‐IV-­‐TR mood and/or anxiety disorders is investigated through a randomized study utilizing experiment and control groups, and a single subject case study. Standardized measurements used to collect data were the profile of mood states, the state-­‐trait anxiety inventory, and the Beck depression inventory-­‐II. Statistical significance could not be tested due to a lack of control subjects. Mean and standard deviation are reported and show a decrease in the mean post experiment. The single subject case study showed an initial substantial drop and a slow increase to a level significantly lower than pre-­‐experiment levels of mood, stress, and anxiety. Data yielded from this study somewhat supports the possibility for positive outcomes in a larger scale study of adult clinical populations, mandala drawing, or other art therapy interventions. Data from this study will be useful in an art therapy meta analysis. Single subject case study data supports the incorporation of mandala drawing into self care strategies for mental health clients to manage and reduce symptoms of mood disturbance, stress, and anxiety.

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DOI

10.25777/2fz5-8809

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