The role of the photographic arts in psychiatry.

Int Rev Psychiatry

Department of Psychiatry and Behavior Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Published: March 2024

Photography is a medium that has historical roots in psychiatry. It is an art form that shares some concepts with psychodynamic psychotherapy and can also provide psychotherapeutic value. In addition, it can provide a means of stress reduction for the burned-out clinician. Photographs can also be utilised for educational activities to stimulate reflection and discussion.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540261.2023.2262033DOI Listing

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