Dear Lunatyc,
I was helped by art therapy. I think the ability to transmute feelings into beauty is very cathartic. Lately I have found it even more meaningful as I have been isolated due to the SARS-COvid-19 virus. During a period when I was hospitalized for severe depression, I had about two weeks of art therapy. Don't remember if it was the "therapy" that helped or just working with the my hands and imagination. Sorry I cannot be helpful to you. I hope others here will see your post and respond with comments that are really helpful to you!
Sincerely yours, Yao Wen