About this Research Topic
A review of existing publications identified a need for assembling a collection of peer-reviewed and supported expertise that is focused on arts therapies and neuroscience theoretical frameworks, research, and practice. Thus, the goal of this Research Topic is to create an organized and integrated resource that brings together emerging knowledge from neuroscience and arts therapies. A diversity of research methods, art-based modalities, and clinical applications that integrate arts therapies and neuroscience are welcomed. We aspire to further elucidate the unique connections and dialogue between art therapies and neurobiological multi-modal functions and advance the current state of the field.
We welcome empirical, clinical, and theoretical submissions. A non-exhaustive list of foci of interest includes: the interface of arts therapies with the nervous systems, endocrine systems, immune systems, stress responses, sensations and perceptions (visual, tactile, auditory, etc.), movement and motor systems, and cortical and subcortical responses related to cognition and affect. Topics of investigation include memory, pain, trauma, stress, resilience, empathy, compassion, positive psychology, mindfulness, psychoneuroimmunology, attachment, and medical arts. Importantly, we aim to include contributions from therapists and researchers engaging in bibliography, crafts, dance/movement, drama therapy, film, mindfulness, music, neuroaesthetics, play, photography, poetry, psychodrama, and visual arts therapies.
Only papers that integrate arts therapies with neuroscience concepts will be considered.
We welcome empirical, clinical, and theoretical submissions. A non-exhaustive list of foci of interest includes: the interface of arts therapies with the nervous systems, endocrine systems, immune systems, stress responses, sensations and perceptions (visual, tactile, auditory, etc.), movement and motor systems, and cortical and subcortical responses related to cognition and affect. Topics of investigation include memory, pain, trauma, stress, resilience, empathy, compassion, positive psychology, mindfulness, psychoneuroimmunology, attachment, and medical arts. Importantly, we aim to include contributions from therapists and researchers engaging in bibliography, crafts, dance/movement, drama therapy, film, mindfulness, music, neuroaesthetics, play, photography, poetry, psychodrama, and visual arts therapies.
Only papers that integrate arts therapies with neuroscience concepts will be considered.
Keywords: Art Therapy, Neuroscience, Neuroaesthetics, Expressive arts and neuroscience, Nervous system, Neuroscience and creativity, Brain structure and function, Somatosensory processing, Affect and cognitive processing
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
