Patients who are able, show their auditory or visual hallucinations,express feelings which are difficult for them to do verbally.It provides for safe release of strong emotions such as rage and has prevented them from hurting themselves,others or property.Many times their art work showed they may not be ready to be released due to their images or may need closer supervision. It would be a great dis-service to patients if this study influenced a cut-back in art therapy services for a population which benefits so much from
