Dramatherapy with migrant and refugee populations: thoughts and findings from expert-group workshops

Background: Dramatherapy has shown promise in supporting the mental health of migrant and refugee populations. Our recent systematic review reported positive effects for adults and children, including strengthened identity, enhanced emotional expression and regulation, and increased social connection [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

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German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
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2026-06-12
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https://doi.org/10.3205/26isfam062
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Art Therapy and Mental Health
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Dramatherapy with migrant and refugee populations: thoughts and findings from expert-group workshops

Aisling Murray, Eleanor Keiller, Jennifer Lau, Mariana Willmersdorf Steffen
German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
Art Therapy and Mental Health
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Dramatherapy with migrant and refugee populations: thoughts and findings from expert-group workshops

Aisling Murray, Eleanor Keiller, Jennifer Lau, Mariana Willmersdorf Steffen
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Abstract

Background: Dramatherapy has shown promise in supporting the mental health of migrant and refugee populations. Our recent systematic review reported positive effects for adults and children, including strengthened identity, enhanced emotional expression and regulation, and increased social connection [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
Queen Mary University of London (GB)
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Art Therapy and Mental Health
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