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Grace, Niamh (2021) Transitioning into UK civil society : challenges for refugees and partners of military veterans. DClinPsych thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
In light of the barriers associated with traditional talking therapies, the present review aims to critically evaluate empirical evidence about the mental health outcomes of Creative Arts Therapies (CATs) when used with adult and child refugees and asylum seekers.
Five databases (Medline, PsychINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science and Scopus) were systematically searched using terms informed by the aim of the review. The search identified eight studies that met the inclusion criteria and were considered relevant to the review aim, and a narrative thematic synthesis of these studies was completed.
Three main themes emerged from the review, comprising: (1) health outcomes, consisting of improvements in trauma symptoms, other mental health symptoms and life satisfaction/wellbeing; (2) social and behavioural outcomes, including improvements in social functioning and school engagement and performance; and (3) engagement in CATs, encompassing satisfaction with CATs and skill retention.
Findings from this review can have implications for both clinical practice and policy development. In particular, the findings indicate the potential value of CATs when enhancing the mental health of refugees. Recommended research directions moving forward include strengthening the quality of future empirical studies, and completing a review of qualitative research to increase our understanding of refugees’ experiences of engaging in CATs.
Item Type: | Thesis (DClinPsych) | ||||
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Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare R Medicine > RC Internal medicine |
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Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Refugees -- Psychological aspects, Refugees -- Mental health, Political refugees -- Psychological aspects, Political refugees -- Mental health, Arts -- Therapeutic use, Veteran reintegration | ||||
Official Date: | April 2021 | ||||
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Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Theses Department: | Department of Psychology | ||||
Thesis Type: | DClinPsych | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Patterson, Tom ; Gilbey, Felicity ; Robinson, Lee (Clinical psychologist) | ||||
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Extent: | 196 leaves : illustrations | ||||
Language: | eng |
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