A systematic literature review of the impact of art therapy upon post-traumatic stress disorder

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Schnitzer, G., Holttum, S. and Huet, V. 2021. A systematic literature review of the impact of art therapy upon post-traumatic stress disorder. International Journal of Art Therapy. 26 (4), pp. 147-160. https://doi.org/10.1080/17454832.2021.1910719
AuthorsSchnitzer, G., Holttum, S. and Huet, V.
KeywordsClinical Psychology; Rehabilitation
Year2021
JournalInternational Journal of Art Therapy
Journal citation26 (4), pp. 147-160
PublisherInforma UK Limited
ISSN1745-4832
1745-4840
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/17454832.2021.1910719
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