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Creativity and Psychological Well-Being: A Detailed Look
Author: susan smith nash
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I came across a very interesting article that provides details about the ways in which getting involved in creative activities will help your psychological well-being. It also discusses the development of creativity and how to make yourself more resilient, particularly when going through difficult times.
Link to the podcast: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cqeebp0qLx
Purpose of the article:
Look at how creativity contributes to mental health and where it can be most effective.
Useful findings:
Instead of holding to the stereotypical connection between madness and creativity, this article points out that creativity actually helps maintain mental health.
Applicability of the article:
Link to the podcast: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cqeebp0qLx
Friedman, M. B. (2014). Creativity and Psychological Well-Being. Contemporary Readings in Law and; Social Justice, 6(2), 39–58.
Purpose of the article:
Look at how creativity contributes to mental health and where it can be most effective.
Useful findings:
Instead of holding to the stereotypical connection between madness and creativity, this article points out that creativity actually helps maintain mental health.
Applicability of the article:
- Creativity involves cultivating a skill, which increases engagement and leads to a sense of accomplishment. It satisfies needs for accomplishment, recognition, and affiliation.
- Artistic activities affirm and validate one’s unique identity and sense of self (and self-worth).
- There are four dimensions of the experience of art that can help one’s mental health
- Cultivating skill: builds self-efficacy and confidence
- Immersion in activity: generates the joy and happiness; the process is almost meditative; if done with others, it meets the need for affiliation
- Accomplishment: satisfies the need for recognition, builds sense of identity and self-efficacy
- Connection and celebration: Makes validating and emotions-sharing connections with other people
- Useful strategies for healing for those with anxiety, depression, and more.