Mattel’s Barbie brand just launched its first mental health career—and they chose to show Barbie as an art therapist! AATA hopes Art Therapy Barbie will give parents and caregivers an opportunity to talk about mental health with kids and explore the power of art-making in wellness.

Doll therapy has been shown to help seniors in a number of ways, including reducing loneliness, providing comfort, and even improving mental health. If you're looking for a way to help your elderly loved one feel better, consider doll therapy. This article will tell you more about what it is and how it works.

Pearl’'s Memory Babies, a nonprofit group based in Kentucky, was launched after its founder saw the lasting effect a doll had on her mother-in-law.

For the first time in over 60 years, Mattel has launched a Barbie that has Down's syndrome – and chose model Ellie Goldstein (who also has Down's) to launch

Doll Therapy can provide satisfaction and comfort to people with dementia or Alzheimers. It provides them with the opportunity to nurture and satisfy an emotional need that wouldn’t be fulfilled otherwise.

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Making doll therapy more accessible in memory care.

Yarn is not only for knitting. There are numerous crafts that can be made with yarn like dolls and animals. These are great projects to teach children as well.

Therapy dolls provide comfort and activity for patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, aid in communication, social interaction & stress reduction.