Today, it is more and more common to hear about, read about or attend workshops to experience the use of a particular art form to positively influence a behavioural objective (using art not only for the purpose of creating art, but more!). Art therapy, arts-based therapy, music therapy, expressive arts therapy, visual art therapy, drama therapy and so on are words that are used very often and hence rather loosely too.

This article is a compilation of information from various sources and is aimed at starting a discussion about the topic of appropriate nomenclature for people working in the field of using arts modalities for health and wellbeing.