Art for Heroes: A Culture Show Special
Tim Samuels meets veterans of recent British conflicts as he examines the role of art therapy in the rehabilitation of ex-servicemen suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
An examination of the role of art therapy in the rehabilitation of ex-servicemen suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Tim Samuels meets veterans of recent British conflicts in the Falklands, the Persian Gulf and Northern Ireland, who reveal their personal battle with PTSD as a result of their military career. They are now using an unlikely weapon to help fight the psychological wounds of war - art.
Visiting art therapy sessions, Samuels discovers how drawing, sculpting and painting are helping the veterans manage the symptoms of PTSD. Dr Lukas Konopka, a professor of neurology in Chicago, has investigated the effects of art therapy on the brain in the treatment of PTSD. The results provide strong evidence of art's potential to heal.
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Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Tim Samuels |
Broadcasts
- Fri 11 Nov 2011 19:00
- Sat 12 Nov 2011 02:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Sat 12 Nov 2011 02:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
- Sat 12 Nov 2011 17:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales
- Sun 13 Nov 2011 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
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