Work-related psychological distress is common among health care professionals (HCP). Creative arts therapy (CAT) is a potential intervention to mitigate HCP burnout and build resilience. In a randomized trial of HCPs, we identified that a 12-week CAT program reduced psychological distress (anxiety, depression, PTSD, and burnout) and turnover intention in HCP. The intervention was developed by our creative arts therapists and writing experts. All participants answered surveys that aimed to measure burnout and other emotional distress symptoms at baseline (before the start of activities), after the intervention (at the 12-week mark), at the 4-month, 8-month and 12-month mark.

Hilary Sinn, R-DMT, LPC

Marc Moss, MD

Katherine Reed, LPC

Michael Henry, MFA

Tony Edelblute, MT-BC, LPC