Art Therapy in Social Work with Mentally ill People in Slovakia

  • Michaela Šuľová Catholic University in Ružomberok, Faculty of Theology Department of the Social Sciences
Keywords: art therapy; mental illness; social work

Abstract

The paper introduces the situation of mental health in Slovakia, as well as social services that focus on helping mentally ill people. Further it presents organizations offering art therapy education. It also describes the specific aspects of art therapy with mentally ill people as well as specific art therapy techniques focused on mentally ill people.

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Published
2019-07-27
Section
Articles