The aims of the journal are to:
Advance the profession and practice of art therapy through publishing ethical, systematic, innovative, and original scholarly research articles that advance the understanding of how art therapy contributes to effective treatments.
Advance the use and understanding of diverse ethical and innovative art therapy interventions, theories and practices, including qualitative and quantitative practice-based and arts-based research.
To further develop education and knowledge in the diverse field of art therapy in the global context, for art therapists, allied health professionals and mental health practitioners.
The Editors will consider full-length articles of 3,500-7,000 words, (not including references), for publication.
Peer Review Integrity
All research articles in this journal, including those in special issues, special sections or supplements, have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and refereeing by at least two independent referees. All peer review is double blind and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.
Disclaimer
The British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and our publisher Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the “Content”) contained in our publications. However, the BAAT and our publisher Taylor & Francis, our agents, and our licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose of the Content. Any opinions and views expressed in this publication are the opinions and views of the authors, and are not the views of or endorsed by the BAAT and our publisher Taylor & Francis. The accuracy of the Content should not be relied upon and should be independently verified with primary sources of information. The BAAT and our publisher Taylor & Francis shall not be liable for any losses, actions, claims, proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, damages, and other liabilities whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with, in relation to or arising out of the use of the Content. Terms & Conditions of access and use can be found at http://www.tandfonline.com/page/terms-and-conditions
The International Journal of Art Therapy is an ethical research journal with a Basic Data Sharing Policy.
