Exploring nature-based art therapy: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nature-based art therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses natural elements and settings to promote well-being and health through creative expression, facilitated by a professional art therapist. Interest in nature-based mental health approaches surged, particularly following the COVID-19 lockdowns, as research highlights nature's role in health restoration and sustainability. Despite growth in the field, a comprehensive overview of nature-based art therapy remains absent. This scoping review aimed to map the research landscape and identify the thematic scope within this emerging field.

Methods

A systematic search following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines across the ProQuest, SAGE, Scopus, Taylor & Francis, and ScienceDirect databases identified 11 publications that

SUBMITTER: Gulbe E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11814171 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature