Art Therapy: Another Tool for the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa

Objective: To introduce art therapy as a psychological approach, with the aim of helping individuals with anorexia nervosa to achieve body/self-awareness and a secure sense of identity. Method: Case study, in which analysis of the psychological improvement is followed by a focus on reducing risk, encouraging weight gain and healthy eating, reducing other symptoms related to anorexia nervosa, and facilitating psychological and physical recovery. Results: This individual with anorexia nervosa evidence good improvement following a brief intervention with art therapy treatment combined with other multimodal approach. Conclusion: This case report warrants more controlled research into the evidence-based treatment of art therapy in anorexia nervosa.