Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the utility of media for communication in
schizophrenic adolescent patient . Method: Art therapy program was used. There were 22
sessions and each session lasted 60 minutes to 90 minutes per week for 10weeks at
hospital. Result: The results were as follows: First, art therapy was helpful to improve
schizophrenic adolescent's self visual expression. second, art therapy increased self
expression. third, art therapy was enhanced schizophrenic adolescent's interpersonalrelations.
Conclusionly this study suggests that a replicate study is needed. Throughout the study,
art therapy shows positive effects on interpersonal-relations and self expression of
schizophrenic adolescent.
Key Words : Schizophrenia, Self expression, Interpersonal-relations