Creative pursuits for mental health and well-being
Vinay Kumar1, K S Pavitra2, Rahul Bhattacharya3
1Consultant Psychiatrist, Manoved Mind Hospital and Research Centre, Patna, Bihar, India.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|March 6, 2024
Summary
This guide explores how art and creativity promote mental health and well-being. It emphasizes the process of creative pursuits as a valuable life skill for all ages.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Creative Arts Therapies
Background:
- Art and creativity are increasingly recognized for their role in mental health and well-being.
- Evidence spans diverse art forms and creative aspects, necessitating a combined approach of research and clinical experience.
- Traditional Indian art forms offer a rich heritage for mental health promotion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a clinical practice guide on the role of art and creativity in mental health and well-being.
- To encourage psychiatrists in India to integrate art-based therapies into clinical practice.
- To expand the evidence base on art's impact on mental health and its use as a therapeutic intervention.
Main Methods:
- Combines evidence-based research with clinical experience in arts and well-being.
- Traces the historical use of Indian fine arts as mental health promotional tools.
- Describes the scope and practical application of creative pursuits for various populations and settings.
Main Results:
- Art and creativity can be utilized as preventive and promotional tools for mental health.
- Creative pursuits are relevant for different age groups, including children and the elderly.
- The focus is on the process of creativity, not the final product, making it accessible to everyone.
Conclusions:
- Art and creativity serve as valuable life skills and well-being initiatives.
- Integrating art-based approaches can enhance psychiatric practice and mental health outcomes.
- Further research and practice are needed to fully understand and utilize the therapeutic potential of arts.
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