My Mental Health Day...

My very busy Wednesday was spent doing two activities known to improve one's Mental Health: Crafting and Volunteering. How fun is that?

I spent the morning in the company of creative, delightful women embracing the new research which suggests that doing Arts & Crafts can improve your mental health. Actually, everyone gathered already knew this fact. We created greeting cards while sharing stories of 'life as we know it'.
Researchers looked at data from a random sample of 7,182 people aged 16 and over. Participants were asked to evaluate various aspects of their well-being, using 10-point scales and provide information about any art-related activities they were involved in. About 37.4% reported taking part in at least one art or craft activity in the past 12 months, including painting, drawing, pottery, textile crafts, and photography. These individuals also reported higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction compared to those who didn't have a creative outlet. No one in my group of friends is surprised by these finds. What surprises me is the fact that it took researchers this long to realize it. Crafting always makes me happy!

Again, my circle already knows that volunteering can significantly improve mental health by reducing stress, combating depression and anxiety, and increasing feelings of purpose and happiness. Engaging in volunteer work fosters social connections, combats loneliness, and provides a sense of belonging, all of which contribute to positive mental well-being. In most cases, it also allows one to be surrounded by fun, like-minded people like those at the South Lake Tahoe Library booth at Meyers Mountain Market. What a fabulous, positive Mental Health Day!

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