Drawing, painting and other artistic experiences give us an opportunity to let our imagination loose. They provide with the opportunity to build, create and move from one place to another in our mind. Also, through these imaginations and artistic ventures, they have many mental health benefits along with them.
Thus, below are the mental health benefits of Drawing & Painting:
Relieves Stress:
One of the biggest benefits of drawing, painting or any other form of art is that they help relieve stress. These forms help the person to forget about their daily stress. Thus, they enable the person to take a break from everyday stresses. One of the methods to easily release stress is colouring. These days, there are adult drawing books consisting of mandalas. Thus, colouring these mandala’s help the person to distract themselves from the thing which is bothering them. Hence, relieving stress.
Encourages Creative Thinking:
Unlike subjects like maths, physics etc, artistic forms allow you to let your creativity flow. Thus, helping you to divert your mind and concentrate on a creative spectrum. Hence, encouraging you to use both the hemisphere of your brain. Thus improving your overall memory and problem-solving method.
Boosts Self-esteem and Confidence:
Whenever you or your child accomplish something, there is always a sense of achievement. This achievement boosts your or the child’s confidence and self-esteem. Similarly, when you complete a drawing, colouring, or painting, it gives you that sense of accomplishment. The drawing doesn’t need to be perfect, but the completion of the thing boosts the self-esteem.
Creates Connectivity and Increases Plasticity:
As mentioned artistic forms enable us to connect both the sector of our brains. Also, it increases our brains plasticity. Plasticity of the brain is used for handling different situations as well as changing our thinking pattern. It helps us to discover new thought patterns and enables us to find positive solutions. Thus, helping us to overcome difficult situations like depression or anxiety.
Increases Empathy:
It doesn’t matter if it is your art or you are looking at someone else’s work. Looking or engaging to any artistic activity engages with our emotions. These emotions are present in the same part of the brain which releases chemicals for love. Thus, when you look at art or create an art your brain releases chemicals which increases your empathy. Empathy helps us to understand our emotions and others emotions better. Hence, becoming more empathetic helps you in understanding situations and your loved ones better. Thus, decreasing levels of stress and stressors.
Art helps you to enjoy yourself as well as to improve your mental health. Thus, pick up your paintbrushes or drawing boards and start creating. Also, if you think you are suffering from depression or any other mental health issue, then please contact a professional immediately.
