08/01/2026
Art Therapy as a Powerful Tool Against Burnout
This recent BBC article highlights compelling research from Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust showing that group art therapy can reduce burnout risk by up to 50% among medical professionals.
Once again, evidence confirms what many practitioners observe in the field: art therapy creates a safe and contained space to pause, process emotions, reconnect with one’s humanity, and strengthen team connection. This is particularly valuable in high-pressure environments such as hospitals, clinics, social care, education, and corporate settings.
I invite medical clinics, healthcare leaders, and organisations across sectors to read this article and reflect on how creative, trauma-informed approaches can meaningfully support staff wellbeing alongside other mental health strategies.
Here is the link to the full article: https://lnkd.in/dAZJABMu
Article: How art therapy could cut staff burnout risk – BBC News, 28 December 2025
Photo credits: © BBC / photographers credited by BBC
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