Depression experienced by older adults is proving an increasing global health burden, with
rates generally 7% and as high as 27% in the USA. This is likely to significantly increase in …

Psychodrama and drama therapy are organized health professions where credentialed
professionals intentionally employ experiential drama processes and techniques to …

Drama therapy is an active and experiential psychotherapy modality that involves the
intentional and systematic use of drama/theater processes as primary means to achieve …

Background Aging is one of the most important public health issues. The World Health
Organization (WHO) expects the number of older adults aged 65 and above to triple from …

Playback theater is a form of improvisational theater that combines artistic expression with
an exploration of life stories in a group creative process. The goal of the current study was to …

Creative arts therapies (CAT) provide a safe and creative environment for older adults to
process life experiences and maintain personal growth while aging. There is a growing …

The literature indicates that theatre and drama-based interventions have the potential to
improve older adults' well-being and health. The goal of the current study was to …

Research suggests that the use of creative, artistic activities in later life may positively impact
the psychological well-being of older adults. Social robots have been utilized in research …

As an alternative to traditional verbal counselling, expressive arts therapy has been shown
to be an effective method of mental health care, particularly when dealing with stressful …

Older adults with constricted life-space mobility (limited range of movement and activity
within one's environment) face an increased risk of social isolation and poor psychological …