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Presented review research paper tries to deepen the relationship between art and mental health, so that research interest can be generated towards art and health relationship and its use can be investigated in school situations. There is a great need for the schools to adopt art with all its dignity. It is also impossible to imagine the completeness and meaning of life in the absence of art. Art is the most important part of human life. Art is creation, beauty, communication, play, expression and a new insight. Art is a means of providing psychological and mental peace. Its treatment techniques are psychotherapeutic measures. Art therapy aims to enhance psychological change and personal growth through the use of a variety of art forms (visual, performing and creative arts) and mediums. Art based activities provide healthy living by developing therapeutic relationship. Art therapy techniques (expressive) can be used in education to raise awareness about mental health, challenge stigmatized personalities and attitudes. Abstract in Hindi Language: प्रस्तुत समीक्षात्मक शोध पत्र कला व मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के संबंध को और अधिक गहरा करने का प्रयास करता है, जिससे कला व स्वास्थ्य संबंधों के प्रति शोध रूचि उत्पन्न की जा सके तथा विद्यालय परिस्थितियों में इसके उपयोग की जाँच की जा सके। विद्यालयों के लिए कला को उसकी सम्पूर्ण प्रतिष्ठा के साथ अपनाने की महती आवश्यकता है। कला के अभाव में जीवन की पूर्णता व सार्थकता की कल्पना करना भी असंभव है। कला मनुष्य जीवन का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है। कला सृजन, सौंदर्य, संचार, खेल, अभिव्यक्ति व एक नवीन अंतर्दृष्टि है। कला मनोवैज्ञानिक व मानसिक शान्ति प्रदान करने का साधन है। इसकी उपचार तकनीकें मनोचिकित्सीय उपाय है। कला उपचार का उद्देश्य कला के विभिन्न रूपों, (दृश्य, प्रदर्शन व रचनात्मक कला) व माध्यमों के उपयोग द्वारा मनोवैज्ञानिक परिवर्तन और व्यक्तिगत विकास को बढ़ाना है। कला आधारित गतिविधियाँ चिकित्सीय संबंध विकसित करके स्वस्थ जीवन प्रदान करती है। कला उपचार तकनीकों (अभिव्यंजक) का शिक्षा में प्रयोग मानसिक स्वास्थ्य से संबंधित जागरूकता बढ़ाने, कलुषित व्यक्तित्व व रवैये को चुनौती देने हेतु किया जा सकता है। Keywords: कला उपचार, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य, अभिव्यंजक कलाएँ।

Background: Lockdown measures are being implemented in several parts of the world to control the spread of novel coronavirus. This unprecedented crisis has significantly affected the lives of people in different ways. Aim: To understand the experiences and vulnerability to mental health problems during lockdown among the Indian population during COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey form circulated through various social media platforms from April 12 to May 3, 2020 containing self-reported questionnaires to collect lockdown related experiences and scales to assess anxiety (GAD-7) and depression (PHQ-9). A convenience sampling method was used. Results: 442 valid responses were received from different states of India. Statistical analysis revealed that one-third of the respondents suffered from some form of anxiety and depression during a lockdown. Less than 10% of them had severe levels of symptoms. The majority were males aged 18-45 years and private sector employees. Delivering essential services was involved with significant anxiety and depression. Availability of food and daily essentials was the most common problem. Difficulty in availing medicines and financial crisis were significant predictors of anxiety and depression. Worsening of interpersonal relationships was associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression. Conclusions: The study concluded that experiences during the lockdown and associated psychological outcomes are important factors to consider and appropriate preventive measures to be taken in case of any future lockdowns.