At Avalon Malibu, we believe in the importance of comprehensive treatment plans that take the whole individual into account. In this blog, we’re going to be discussing the impacts of creativity on mental health. We love recommending creative practices to our clients at Avalon Malibu, so let’s dive deeper into this topic.
The Impacts of Creativity
There are so many different ways that creativity can impact mental health. While this list certainly isn’t comprehensive, let’s go over some of the top ways that being creative can help your mental health.Â
Before we continue, it’s important to remember that what works for one person may not work for someone else. It’s essential to be patient with yourself and make sure that you give yourself room to explore what being creative means to you. Alright, let’s go over some of the top benefits of creativity for mental well-being.
Stress
If you’re dealing with stress and it’s impacting your mental health, it may be time for you to consider being creative. Creativity is an excellent way to reduce stress and gain mental clarity, so consider if there’s a creative practice that appeals to you. Finding a calming creative exercise can be extremely beneficial, especially if you’re dealing with high levels of stress.
Personal Expression
Being able to express yourself is one of the top benefits of using creativity for mental health. If you don’t have a way to express yourself currently, then your mental health may be suffering. By beginning a creative endeavor, you can improve your mental health and find something new that you enjoy.
Distraction
Many people deal with unwanted or intrusive thoughts. During periods of those thoughts, it can be helpful to have something creative to do. If you’ve been looking for a distraction recently, consider thinking about a creative hobby that will keep your hands busy. This can be a great way to focus on something else, plus you’ll be having fun while being creative.
At this point, you probably understand that we love creativity. We also love incorporating creative exercises into the treatment plans we create for our clients. If you’d like to learn more about the treatment options we provide and how we incorporate creativity, we’d love to have a discussion with you. You can send us a message on our website or go ahead and give us a call today at (844) 857-5992 to speak with an experienced member of our mental health staff.
