The Magic of Art Therapy for Those Suffering from Bipolar Disorder

Art, in its many forms, is a mood enhancer. It arouses and yet soothes, it puts people in touch with their inner selves, their emotions and nature. Art has long separated humans from animals, and, in fact, many researchers believe that a person with bipolar disorder is more likely to work in the realm of the creative world, than someone who doesn’t struggle with bipolar disorder.

Perhaps because of this fact, and because art therapy itself has worked magnificently for people with other types of mental disorders, art is a great avenue toward health and wellness. At BPHope.com, they offer their visitors a huge array of articles and columns that deal with every possible aspect of bipolar depression and mania, including art therapy. Articles such as, “On My Mind: Please Don’t Stop the Music,” “Bipolar, RUSH, and the Healing Power of Music,” and “Bipolar and Creativity- is there a Link?”

Although not a substitute for medication, art therapy has been proven to help control bipolar disorder to some degree. Art can help someone improve their self-esteem and it can also help them improve their outlook on life, making it more palatable and harmonious. At BPHope.com, they have also made available articles related to other types of treatments, symptoms of bipolar, handling relationships, when kids have bipolar disorder, and more.

One of the best features they offer on their site is the availability of their community forum. Here, people of all walks of life who are looking for help from others or who seek out information on how to cope with a loved one with bipolar disorder, can meet and interact. It’s a one-on-one forum setting with a moderator so that people can connect real time.

Art is one of the most magical of human inventions, to see beauty where there was once nothing is truly a gift. People suffering from bipolar disorder may be especially attune to art therapy and so attempting to incorporate it into their treatment plan is a good idea, one that will surely make for a happier and healthier tomorrow.

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