NICOLE ELISE MARTIN

Hello All,

I wanted to share this scientific article with you which discusses the healing power of art. According to the American Public Health Association article entitled, The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health: A Review of Current Literature, not only can creative activities such as art, music, and writing help alleviate mental health issues, but through the reduction of stress, can can actually improve the prognosis of physical illnesses as well.

“Engagement with creative activities has the potential to contribute toward reducing stress and depression and can serve as a vehicle for alleviating the burden of chronic disease.”

–The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health: A Review of Current Literature
American Public Health Association, 2010

Remember, it doesn’t matter how well you draw or even the subject matter — the most important thing is to just pick up a pencil and get started.