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For those suffering from mental health problems or mental illness, life can be overwhelming. Therapists at Asian Counseling and Referral Service are taking a creative approach to treat people in crisis. They use the healing power of art to provide comfort to those dealing with adversity. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a broken relationship or worsening depression, patients in the program say it helps them to focus and release the anxiety that consumes them. Nicole Sanchez has more on the healing effects of art therapy.