15/05/2026
As this is Mental Health Awareness Week, I thought I would share some thoughts about the role creativity can play in our wellbeing.
I’ve recently read Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt. The subtitle is The Science of How the Arts Transform Our Health — and so much of it resonated with things I’ve experienced personally.
I’ve spoken before about the positive impact creativity has had on my own wellbeing. Through painting, cyanotype, time in nature, and simply making things slowly, I’ve found art to be grounding, calming, and restorative in ways that are difficult to fully explain.
And through workshops, I’ve also seen how much of a difference even a small amount of time spent making something can have for other people too.
What I appreciate about this book is that it brings scientific research alongside those lived experiences. I’m so pleased there is growing research showing that creative engagement can support stress regulation, emotional wellbeing, connection, and resilience.
In a world where so many people feel overwhelmed, burnt out, and disconnected from themselves, creative experiences matter deeply.
