The Impact of Dance Therapy on the Rehabilitation of Anxiety Disorder Patients
Journal: Arts Studies and Criticism DOI: 10.32629/asc.v5i6.3226
Abstract
Patients with anxiety disorders often exhibit excessive worry about future events, psychological and physical anxiety symptoms, and autonomic nervous dysfunction. They may also experience depressive moods and lose interest in daily activities. Dance therapy, which uses physical movement to express deep negative emotions, can improve sleep quality, enhance overall mood, activate multiple brain regions, and increase the content of brain-derived neurotrophic factors. This paper analyzes the relevant symptoms of anxiety disorder patients and explores the application and therapeutic factors of dance therapy in alleviating anxiety. During dance therapy, patients release hidden emotions through movement, gaining a deeper understanding of their inner world and boosting their self-confidence.
Keywords
dance therapy; anxiety disorder patients; physical movement; mood improvement
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