What visual communication occupation?
Art Therapy
What role does it play in society?
It helps people express themselves through their artwork, able to relax or take out their pain.
When did it become an actual career in society?
The 1940s
Where is it most prevalent?
Its mainly used for patients of Mental Health, General Illness, Cancer Diagnosis, Disaster Relief, and Bereaved Children.
But also used in schools for therapeutic tools for children with learning disabilities, speech and language disabilities, behavioral disorders, and other emotional disturbances.
How did it emerge in society?
A UK artist, Adrian Hill, was the first to use the term "Art Therapy." He had discovered the benefits of drawing and painting while recovering from tuberculosis.
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