Amankrah, Mary and Naquila, Paolo Luis and Park, Jillian (2025) Poetry as a mental health intervention: An in-depth literature review. Masters thesis, Stanbridge University.
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Abstract
An in-depth literature review was conducted to correlate the relationship between the creative writing process of poetry as an intervention and its impact on occupation. Multiple studies associated with mental health, illness along with comorbidities, health and wellbeing, socioeconomic status, and cultural influence were gathered. Data was collected amongst a wide population consisting of children and adults with various mental health conditions. The in-depth literature review aimed to answer the research question, “What does the current literature say about creative writing-based interventions as a means for therapy, and what are the implications for poetry therapy to address prominent mental health issues in occupational therapy?” Evidence indicated poetry-based interventions improved outcomes for mental health conditions and allowed for greater emotional expression and overall well-being in both group and individual settings. The implications strongly suggest further use of poetry in occupational therapy practice as it offers a meaningful and accessible client-centered activity that can meet communication, self-regulation, self-expression, and social participation goals.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | MSOTRS003 |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine |
| Depositing User: | Kareena Yashko |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Apr 2026 15:57 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Apr 2026 15:57 |
| URI: | http://repository.stanbridge.edu/id/eprint/221 |
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