WHAT IS MY SENIOR CAPSTONE ABOUT?

Anxiety &
​Art Therapy

Do you excessively worry for no reason, panic to the point of feeling physical pain, or have an extreme fear of being around other people? It is possible that you may be one of over 48 million adults in the United States suffering from some type of anxiety disorder. With over 19 percent of the entire American population living with anxiety, how are they dealing with it? One interesting method that is being used to cope with anxiety is known as art therapy, which is based on the idea that creative expression can foster healing and mental well-being. People are using drawing, painting, coloring, sculpting, collaging, dancing, music, and even different forms of digital art to resolve anxiety issues, develop and manage their behaviors and feelings, reduce stress, and improve self-esteem and awareness. 

Over 48 million adults in the United States are suffering from some type of anxiety disorder, which is over 19 percent of the entire American population.

For my senior project, I will be exploring how art therapy is being utilized by people in Hawaii with anxiety disorders to heal. I have created this multimedia campaign chronicling the experiences of people in Hawaii who are using art therapy to cope with their anxiety, including my own personal experience. To learn more about my senior project, and to view the introduction video, please click on the button below.

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