Art and Mental Health

This article discusses the effectiveness of art therapy in reducing symptoms of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of engaging in creative activities at home.

This Psychology Today article explores various ways in which art can enhance mental health. It discusses how engaging in art can lower anxiety, generate new solutions to problems, provide therapeutic benefits, help deal with difficult realities, and build safe, meditative spaces for individuals.

This study found that participating in creative workshops helps individuals with severe mental illnesses share their recovery stories and improve their mental health.

According to ScienceDaily, a study shows that viewing art can significantly improve mood and reduce anxiety. The research found that engaging with art, even through digital platforms, can provide meaningful and pleasurable experiences that enhance mental well-being.

​This article from Utah State University highlights the benefits of engaging in hobbies, including art, for mental health, showing that these activities can reduce stress and enhance well-being.

​MedicalXpress covers how art therapy can support individuals with various mental health conditions by improving self-awareness, social connection, and emotional regulation while lowering levels of distress, anxiety, and even pain scores.