Flow, Art-Making, and Suicide Risk in College Art Majors (N/NY-RE6018)
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Jenelle Hallaert, MS
Graduate student in MA Art Therapy Practice program at the George Washington University. Interested in advocating for the efficacy of art therapy through research, policy, and academia, particularly in Nebraska.
What are the psychological benefits of art making in relation to suicide risk? Research shows suicide rates of artistic populations are consistently higher than the general population. Findings from new qualitative research will be presented regarding how engagement in flow consciousness during art making may predict increases in hope, resilience, and purpose.