The benefits and hazards of psychodrama in the management of mental illness: qualitative study linked to nidotherapy

Drama therapy is a popular form of management in mental illness, as it reaches out beyond many other therapies. Few studies have examined both the advantages and disadvantages of this medium. This qualitative study examines both, and finds gains and hazards.

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Main Authors: Zenab Ahmed, Peter Tyrer
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Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-06-01
Series:BJPsych Bulletin
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056469424000573/type/journal_article
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The benefits and hazards of psychodrama in the management of mental illness: qualitative study linked to nidotherapy
BJPsych Bulletin
Qualitative research
arts psychiatry
psychological treatments
psychosocial interventions
social functioning
title The benefits and hazards of psychodrama in the management of mental illness: qualitative study linked to nidotherapy
title_full The benefits and hazards of psychodrama in the management of mental illness: qualitative study linked to nidotherapy
title_fullStr The benefits and hazards of psychodrama in the management of mental illness: qualitative study linked to nidotherapy
title_full_unstemmed The benefits and hazards of psychodrama in the management of mental illness: qualitative study linked to nidotherapy
title_short The benefits and hazards of psychodrama in the management of mental illness: qualitative study linked to nidotherapy
title_sort benefits and hazards of psychodrama in the management of mental illness qualitative study linked to nidotherapy
topic Qualitative research
arts psychiatry
psychological treatments
psychosocial interventions
social functioning
url https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056469424000573/type/journal_article
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