Thanks for sharing. Yes, in agreement with the colleague who opened the discussion.

Although there is evidence that art-based interventions are effective in reducing adverse physiological and psychological outcomes, the extent to which these interventions enhance health status is largely unknown. The establishment of a foundation for continued investigation into this subject along with the generation of further interest in researching the complexities of engagement with the arts and health would be useful. (From ''The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health: A Review of Current Literature'')

Regards 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2804629/

Thanks for sharing. Yes, in agreement with the colleague who opened the discussion.

Although there is evidence that art-based interventions are effective in reducing adverse physiological and psychological outcomes, the extent to which these interventions enhance health status is largely unknown. The establishment of a foundation for continued investigation into this subject along with the generation of further interest in researching the complexities of engagement with the arts and health would be useful. (From ''The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health: A Review of Current Literature'')

Regards 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2804629/

Thank you Dr. Aristidis Matsoukis for your evidence based reply.

Dear Shahnaz,

Please check these resources.

Regards

SM Najim

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2804629/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22700576

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23308007

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23308008

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20176299

Thank you Dr. Nirmala S.V.S.G & Dr. Salah Mahdi Najim for the references.

How absolutely interesting.

Yes, Art certainly has an effect on human emotions.

And emotions surely affect our health in general...

There have been proofs of a positive soothing effect of classical music, on patients undergoing surgery. And it certainly halps reduce the stress of surgeons at work. The result is increased success on surgical patients.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3052799/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23052506

Drawing, painting, dancing and acting  will help reduce human stress and are helpful tasks on the management of autistic patients.

The same applies to the company of animal pets, that reduce stress, through their emotional link to patients or old-aged loners.

http://www.arttherapyblog.com/art-therapy-seniors/performing-arts-therapy-and-geriatrics/#.WDdXfiXtmko

http://www.cihs.edu/Event/Dance%20therapy.pdf

Art is a means of communication. It moves people emotionally, but not logically. Since art tends to influence the emotions more than the logical brain, it is difficult to assess if art can turn a pessimist into an optimist, an introvert into an extrovert, or a combative person into a normal person. However a constant series of works of art, all pushing the same message, may result in change in personality. Thus art may be used as a part of the acculturaization process.

The therapeutic effectiveness of creative activities on mental well-being: a systematic review of the literature

Authors

J. LECKEY RN RMN RNCT RNT BSc (Hons) MEd Pg Dip PSI Dip Group Work

First published: 17 February 2011Full publication history

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2850.2011.01693.xView/save citation

Cited by: 20 articles

Dr. Meena Potdar has sent this answer personally:

Yes, even in India so many experiments tried for orphanage children and people who suffering from diseases and it worked.