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Check out the new literature that was added to RTWO today:

Comby, L.*, Crilley, A.*, Cuadrado, L.*., Fales, A.*, Howard, S.*, Nation, M.*, Spross, D.*, Sullivan, F.*, & Porter, H. (2025). Effect of horticultural-based interventions on the mental health of incarcerated individuals. RT Wise Owls.

Karatay, G., Bas, N., & Karatay, M. (2023). The effect of the creative drama activities on shyness, self-esteem, and mental well-being. Athens Journal of Health and Medical Sciences, 10(2), 115-128.

Lewandowska, K. & Weziak-Bialowolska, D. (2020). The impact of theatre on empathy and self-esteem: A meta-analysisCreativity Research Journal, 32(3), 237-245.

Maina, G., Li, Y., Fang, Y., Amoyaw, J., Pandey, M., Herzog, T., Nkrumah, D., Sherstobitoff, J., & Mousavian, G. (2022). Exploring arts-based interventions for youth substance use prevention: A scoping review of literature. BMC Public Health, 22, 2281.

Miguel, M. & Pino-Juste, M. (2021). Therapeutic achievements of a program based on drama therapy, the theater of the oppressed, and psychodrama with women victims of intimate partner violence. Violence Against Women, 27(9), 1273-1296.

Stephens, M., Keiller, e., Conneely, M., Heritage, P., Steffen, M., & Bird, V. (2023). A systematic scoping review of photovoice within mental health research involving adolescents. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 28(1).

VanHoose, H. & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2024). Effects of preferred music on older adults with dementia: An observational study. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 58(4).

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Heather R. Porter, PhD, CTRS, FDRT

Temple University, Recreational Therapy Program

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