art therapy

See our members’ online art show!

PatientsLikeMe members have a lot in common beyond their experiences with their health conditions. For example: a love of creativity and visual arts. For the second year in a row, PatientsLikeMe members have contributed to an online community art show, hosted in our Mental Health and Behavior forum but open to all members. With their […]

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Art as Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's Disease / By patientslikeme

Do you have a creative outlet that helps you cope with your health condition? Here are two examples of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients in our community who are expressing their emotions through painting, despite hand tremors and other challenging symptoms. (See even more PD patient artwork in this inspiring forum thread.) “Iggy the Iguana” by

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