Enables personal and emotional expression in safe and creative ways
Increases social contact and inclusion
Increases motivation and energy for living
Strengthens self esteem and confidence
Develops self awareness and understanding
Offers a meaningful, purposeful, socially valued activity
Enhances coping skills and resilience
Develops artistic/creative skills and interests
Encourages self re-definition towards a more positive identity
Engenders a sense of hopefulness
Makes creative (whole brain) thinking available for living
Evidence based outcomes identified in studies of community arts and mental health projects. ( see The Case for Arts and Mental Health published on this site)
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