Art therapy helps express emotions

Art therapy uses creative means to help express emotions and deal with mental and physical challenges.

The American Cancer Society says art therapy may be considered for:

• Bone marrow transplants.
• Eating disorders.
• Various physical disabilities.
• Emotional impairments in children.
• Substance addiction.
• Chronic illness.
• Sexual abuse in young adulthood or childhood.
• Caregiving for a loved one with cancer.