A recent study published in Scientific Reports reveals that art therapy, specifically mask-making, may reflect significant emotional changes in military personnel suffering from post-traumatic stress symptoms. Art has long been recognized as a powerful form of non-verbal communication, capable of expressing complex emotions and experiences which may be challenging to articulate through language. Post-traumatic stress symptoms, including irritability and aggressive behavior, affect a significant number of military service members. While medications such as antidepressants are commonly used to t…