This article by Akishita Nanda published in the Singapore Straits Times highlights the use of art therapy to help people recover from or deal with, illnesses and psychological problems. Art therapy is a recognised mode of patient care in the West and over the past few years, it has been recommended by more doctors and psychiatrists here. Institutions such as the Singapore Association for Mental Health and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital are using it to help their patients cope emotionally. The Artwork created by the mentally ill under the guidance of an award-winning artist will be showcased at the Singapore Art Museum in the New Year! [Read Full Article]

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