David Mintz, MD, and his colleagues Carlyle H. Chan, MD & Mara Pheister, MD, DFAPA, authored "The Role of the Photographic Arts in Psychiatry" in the
International Review of Psychiatry.
"Photography is a medium that has historical roots in psychiatry. It is an art form that shares some concepts with psychodynamic psychotherapy and can also provide psychotherapeutic value. In addition, it can provide a means of stress reduction for the burned-out clinician. Photographs can also be utilised for educational activities to stimulate reflection and discussion."