69 THE AUXILIARY ROLE OF FILM AND TELEVISION ANIMATION IN THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS
Authors: Liu Xiaozhou , Yang Yuyao , Wang* Luman 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background
Psychiatric diseases seriously affect the cognitive, emotional and social functions of patients. Traditional treatment methods such as drug therapy and psychotherapy have been effective in improving the symptoms of patients, but there are still limitations. In recent years, art therapy has attracted more and more attention. Film and television animation, as an art form with rich expression and appeal, has gradually been recognized for its potential value in emotional regulation and cognitive guidance. In view of the limitations of the systematic application of film and television animation in the treatment of psychiatric patients, this study explores the auxiliary role of film and television animation in the treatment of psychiatric patients, aiming to open up a new path for psychiatric treatment, enrich treatment methods, and improve the rehabilitation effect and quality of life of patients.

Methods
The study selected 120 psychiatric patients as research objects, randomly divided into experimental group and control group, 60 people in each group. On the basis of conventional drug treatment, the experimental group watched carefully selected film and television animation three times a week for 30 minutes each time, while the control group only received conventional drug treatment, the experiment period was three months. The experiment was evaluated by the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) and the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD). In addition, the Generic Quality of Life Inventory (GQOLI) questionnaire was used to conduct a questionnaire survey, and the psychological state, quality of life and satisfaction of patients were regularly assessed. Meanwhile, the changes of physiological indicators such as heart rate and blood pressure of patients before and after watching film and television animation were recorded and analyzed. All participants signed informed consent and strictly followed ethical principles during the experiment.

Results
The study data showed that after the experimental group watched carefully selected film and television animations for eight consecutive weeks, the HAMA score decreased by an average of 23% and the HAMD score decreased by an average of 27%. In the control group, HAMA and HAMD scores decreased by 8% and 12% respectively (P&lt;0.05), and the difference was statistically significant. GQOLI scores in the experimental group increased by an average of 15 points, but only increased by 5 points in the control group, the difference was also significant (P&lt;0.05). In the experimental group, heart rate dropped by an average of 5 beats per minute, systolic blood pressure dropped by an average of 10mmHg, and diastolic blood pressure dropped by an average of 5 MMHG.

Discussion
Research has confirmed the auxiliary role of film and television animation in the treatment of psychiatric patients, and future studies can further explore the influence of different types of film and television animation on the therapeutic effect of patients, as well as the combined application of film and television animation with other therapeutic methods. Through continuous improvement and optimization of treatment methods, it is expected to provide more comprehensive and effective treatment services for psychiatric patients.