The idea that depression fuels creativity is one of those myths that sounds poetic, but can actually be dangerous for people struggling with mental health issues. While many famous artists and writers ...

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In the first post of this two-part blog, I used the example of Abraham Lincoln and raised the question as to whether he rose to greatness in spite of his apparent depression or alternatively was in ...

The idea behind the study is that engaging in the arts offers a pathway for exploring and expanding new ways of thinking, developing insights and sparking self-discovery. As a clinician, I am deeply ...

Abraham Lincoln’s tendency toward what was then called "melancholy" was well known by his neighbors in New Salem, Illinois. In his mid-twenties, after a woman to whom he felt close died of typhoid, he ...

A research team found that Creativity Camp, a two-week arts intervention delivered as a day camp, had a positive impact on mental health and well-being in adolescents with depression. Published in ...

Creativity and health are more connected than many realize. When engaging in creative activities, like painting, singing, writing, dancing or problem-solving, energy flows. People can become more ...

A creative life might not be easy, but author Martha Beck believes it can pare and perhaps eliminate anxiety. Even creative pursuits like gardening, cooking and knitting can calm an overactive brain. ...

A creative play program has significantly improved new parents' and caregivers' mental health, according to research by the universities of Leeds and Huddersfield. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Our creative nature helps us process our experiences and adapt to them. It helps us move forward again when life feels heavy ...

Have you ever had the solution for a tough problem suddenly hit you when you’re thinking about something entirely different? Creative thought is a hallmark of humanity, but it’s an ephemeral, almost ...