• Promotes relaxation, enjoyment, inner calm.
• 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)