Art Therapy and Family Integration in Supporting Students With Mental Health Disorders in Arab Schools.
AbstractMental health needs in Arab schools are increasingly recognized, yet little research has examined culturally grounded interventions that integrate art therapy and family involvement. Therefore, this qualitative multi-perspective study explored how art therapy, alongside family engagement, su...
| Publicado en: | Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association pp. 1 - 15 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jun2026
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