- Armen Mekhakyan: Private Practice, Warsaw, Poland. ORCID
- Agata Szulc: The Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
BACKGROUND: The article explores the applicability of film therapy in anxiety disorders, focusing on its role in enhancing self-esteem and improving quality-of-life assessments in patients. Anxiety is characterized as a serious clinical issue occurring in the context of numerous mental and emotional disorders.
AIMS: This study aims to analyze the theoretical foundations and research findings regarding film therapy as a psychotherapeutic method, with a particular focus on its impact on anxiety reduction, self-esteem, and quality of life.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study presents key theoretical considerations, tools used, and research methodology. A selection of self-esteem issues and their significance for mental health is examined. The research process includes an evaluation of film therapy's effectiveness through specific assessment tools.
RESULTS: The findings indicate that film therapy significantly contributes to reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem, and enhancing quality-of-life measures. The therapeutic process involving film therapy is particularly effective in a long-term perspective.
DISCUSSION: The study highlights the key tenets of film therapy and its integration into psychotherapeutic practice. The interconnections between film therapy and broader psychological and emotional processes are examined.
CONCLUSION: Film therapy is a valuable therapeutic method that plays a crucial role in anxiety management, self-esteem improvement, and quality-of-life enhancement. Future studies should explore its broader applications and long-term benefits.