The Efficacy of Person-Centered Expressive Art Therapy on College Students in Reducing Depression, Anxiety and Stress

Abstract

This quantitative study looks at how well person-centered expressive art therapy (PCEAT) works in lowering depression, anxiety, and stress in college students. With depression, anxiety, and stress being common problems, mental health issues have recently become a significant concern among college students. By examining the possible advantages of PCEAT as a college student intervention, this study tries to solve these issues. The current study uses the rigorous randomized controlled trial (RCT) research approach, which is commonly regarded as the gold standard for assessing the efficacy of therapeutic interventions. The experimental PCEAT or control group is assigned at random to participants using the RCT approach. By assigning participants at random, biases and other confounding factors are reduced, allowing for a more thorough analysis of PCEAT's effects on mental health outcomes.