{"id":39976,"date":"2024-02-11T03:06:36","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T03:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bmjgh\/?p=39976"},"modified":"2024-02-11T03:07:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T03:07:46","slug":"exploring-art-therapy-as-a-means-of-stress-reduction-in-myanmars-turbulent-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bmjgh\/2024\/02\/11\/exploring-art-therapy-as-a-means-of-stress-reduction-in-myanmars-turbulent-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring art therapy as a means of stress reduction in Myanmar’s turbulent environment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Introduction <\/strong><\/p>\n

In the midst of tough times in Myanmar, especially since the military took over in February 2021<\/a>, stress has been on the rise. Life has become harder for many people. But there is something surprising and powerful comes in\u2014art. Yes, drawing, painting, and being creative have become like a helping hand, a way to feel better during these tough days. This following exploration will take you on a journey to understand how art, often underestimated, is like a magic brush that brings comfort and strength to people dealing with the challenges in Myanmar.<\/p>\n

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Participant artworks at Aung clinic (Community Art Therapy Centre), Yangon<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Limited but Growing Presence of the Art Therapy Centres<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Myanmar’s community art therapy centres are still in their early stages of growth. But people are becoming more aware of the possible benefits of art therapy, especially in light of recent social and political unrest of post-2021. A number of various organisations and projects are trying to make these services available to more people.<\/p>\n

There are two main types of art therapy centres in Myanmar.<\/p>\n