กิจกรรมทัศนศิลป์กับการบำบัดจิตใจของผู้ป่วยสตรีวัยทอง

Abstract

Art or visual arts activities are beneficial in emotion quotient enhancement and stimulate cognitive functions – which vary from concentration to creativity. Moreover, art can help relieve stress for people of all age and gender, as well as being an alternative option for treatment of patients suffering from any physical and mental ailments. The article “Visual Art Activities as Therapy for Menopausal Patients” mentions about the role of visual art activities in the alleviation of emotional anomalies among postmenopausal patients (45-55 years old) as well as various theories to support such concept including Psychoanalytic Theory, Psychology of Color, Self-Esteem Theory, Value and Importance of Art to the Survival of Human Kind, Art and Environment Therapy Theory, along with other related researches. The objective is to point out the significance, possibilities, and providing guidance on how to create an art therapy program for postmenopausal patients. This objective is particularly critical in demonstrating the importance of visual art activities integration with formal education system for the benefit of society at large. The author believes that art therapy or therapy through artistic activities will more or less play a pivotal role in the alleviation of emotional and mental health of postmenopausal patients.