Author(s)

Niu Shanshan

Corresponding Author

Niu Shanshan

ABSTRACT

How to better carry out mental health education for college students and improve their psychological quality is an important topic that university psychologists are constantly thinking about and exploring. With the increasing application of art therapy in college students' mental health education, art therapy has gradually become an important means and method of mental health education in universities. This article attempts to conduct further research on the application of art therapy theory and technology in the mental health education curriculum for college students. The article will mainly analyze the application of music therapy, literary therapy, and painting therapy in the mental health education curriculum for college students. Art therapy, which integrates art and psychology, attempts to combine art and mental health education. It leverages the synergy of different art genres, exploring new courses and methods. By integrating teaching with practice, this approach enables students to participate actively, allowing them to truly become protagonists. Incorporating art therapy into mental health education courses can effectively enhance the enjoyment and applicability of mental health education.

KEYWORDS

Art therapy theory and technology; College students; Psychological health education courses; Application