NIH MeSH · D001155Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
Art Therapy
Also known asTherapy, Art · Art Therapies · Therapies, Art
Definition
The use of art as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of neurological, mental, or behavioral disorders.
MeSH classification
- E02.190.888.124
- E02.760.169.063.500.100
- E02.831.100
- F04.754.070
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Common questions about Art Therapy
What does Art Therapy mean in medicine?
The use of art as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of neurological, mental, or behavioral disorders. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Art Therapy known by any other names?
Yes. Art Therapy is also referred to as Therapy, Art, Art Therapies, Therapies, Art in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Art Therapy sit in the medical classification?
Art Therapy falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E02.190.888.124, E02.760.169.063.500.100, E02.831.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001155) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗