Assessment of the ecological health and psychological benefits of Arts-Based Therapy and exercise therapy for potential cancer patients
Abstract
This review explores how Arts-Based Therapy therapy and exercise therapy contribute to ecological health and psychological resilience among individuals at potential risk of cancer. It synthesises evidence from environmental psychology, physical education, and psycho-oncology to illustrate how natural engagement and physical movement operate as complementary interventions within an ecological model of health. The discussion identifies the shared principles of rhythm, awareness, and participation that unite both approaches. Arts-Based Therapy therapy engages sensory, cognitive, and emotional systems through direct interaction with living environments, restoring calmness and meaning through care and observation. Exercise therapy promotes physiological regulation, emotional stability, and cognitive clarity through structured movement and mindful breathing. When integrated, these interventions reinforce one another by combining ecological awareness with bodily adaptation, producing a balanced state of well-being that extends from the individual to the community. The analysis highlights their value in prevention and recovery by reducing stress, improving self-regulation, and strengthening motivation for sustainable health behaviour. Recommendations include clinical integration of therapeutic gardens and movement programs, interdisciplinary education for practitioners, and public policies that recognise ecological and physical activity as essential components of preventive care. Future directions call for research linking biological mechanisms with subjective experience and for the design of inclusive therapeutic environments that connect health promotion with environmental stewardship. The findings affirm that the cooperation between nature, body, and mind provides a foundation for resilience and a sustainable model of psycho oncological care.
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