The Mental Health Benefits of Having a Creative Outlet, Even If You Don’t Feel Like a “Creative”
Featuring Dr. Amy Marschall, Licensed Psychologist with Mentavi Health. Published in Real Simple.
This article looks at how a creative outlet can support mental health, including for people who don’t think of themselves as creative.
In the article, Dr. Marschall shares her perspective on why creative activity can matter for mental wellbeing.
A creative outlet can be almost anything: drawing, writing, music, cooking, gardening, or making something by hand. It doesn’t take talent or a finished product. For many people, the value is in the doing, not the result.
Creative activity can give people a way to step away from stress, express feelings that are hard to put into words, and spend time on something that is just theirs. It also doesn’t need to be a big commitment. A few minutes at a time may be enough to start.
A creative outlet is not a replacement for mental health care. If low mood, worry, or trouble focusing is getting in the way of daily life, talking with a licensed clinician is a good next step.
About Mentavi Health: Mentavi Health is an evidence-based telehealth company specializing in mental health care. Its mission is to make evidence-based mental health care affordable and accessible.
Read the full article in Real Simple: The Mental Health Benefits of Having a Creative Outlet, Even If You Don’t Feel Like a “Creative”
