The Art Therapy Project

08/25/2026

"New research found that offering patients evidence-based mental health support during their hospital stay can help prevent postpartum depression." Read why early intervention is key:

New research from University of Rochester Medicine finds that offering pregnant patients evidence-based mental health support during their hospital stay can help prevent postpartum depression.

08/24/2026

"Those who received primary care through the VA were about twice as likely to have received mental health treatment during their lifetime compared with those who did not utilize the VA system." Read how mental health care and available therapy highlight a need for veterans:
https://www.military.com/yale-study-finds-sharp-rise-in-suicidal-thoughts-among-veterans-but-attempts-have-hit-a-plateau

08/21/2026

"Music therapy is the clinical use of music to address non-musical goals. This can include communication, language development, emotional regulation, memory, attention and social skills."
Read how some schools in Michigan are benefiting from a new grant to fund access to music therapy: https://www.wnem.com/2026/08/06/189k-arpa-funds-will-expand-music-therapy-program-local-schools/

08/20/2026

A scribble drawing can be used to jumpstart any group session as a creative warmup. They can take the form of any image, or transform into a new image entirely.

08/19/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Becca to The Art Therapy Project! As our newest art therapist, Becca will be facilitating groups for both new and existing program partners, a key step in expanding our reach across NYC.
This growth wouldn't be possible without the generous support of the van Ameringen Foundation, whose commitment enables us to provide critical mental health services to even more individuals in need.
Welcome to the team, Becca!

08/18/2026

"Employers can try to improve mental health in the workplace by being intentional and being tuned into how workers are doing" https://www.hrdive.com/news/workers-are-all-in-fight-or-flight-mode/826990/

If you're looking for practical ways to support your team, our Employee Wellness Workshops are designed to reduce stress, foster team connections, and boost overall productivity.

Explore our workshops and see how we can support your organization: https://thearttherapyproject.org/wellness-workshops

08/17/2026

This we thank the donors, supporters, partners, and volunteers who help make our work possible. Because of you, we are able to ensure our mental health services remain accessible to those who need them most.

08/15/2026

Recently our board and staff gathered for our annual retreat, a day filled with collaborative planning, art-making & exploring what are future might look like!
We also welcomed special guest speaker Joan Garry the “nonprofit whisperer” who shared incredible energy, lived experience and insight to what successful long-term planning and growth might look like for The Art Therapy Project.
Special thanks to David Willhoit, TATP Board Chair, for hosting at JP Morgan Chase.

08/14/2026

"Because actors are often tasked with performing traumatic material repetitively over prolonged periods of time, strategies for emotional resilience and creating boundaries between the real and the imagined are vital."
See how bringing arts expertise into one practice is strengthening patient care: https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2026/nursing-grand-rounds

08/13/2026

"My admonition to parents, all parents: let your boys be boys beyond 10 years old. Let your boys laugh and frolic and gamble and kick up their heels and jump in puddles for as long as they want. Let them be children.” Hear the podcast at https://www.ajmc.com/view/addressing-mental-health-challenges-among-black-and-latino-boys