The idea that depression fuels creativity is one of those myths that sounds poetic, but can actually be dangerous for people struggling with mental health issues. While many famous artists and writers ...

In the first post of this two-part blog, I used the example of Abraham Lincoln and raised the question as to whether he rose to greatness in spite of his apparent depression or alternatively was in ...

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Abraham Lincoln’s tendency toward what was then called "melancholy" was well known by his neighbors in New Salem, Illinois. In his mid-twenties, after a woman to whom he felt close died of typhoid, he ...

The idea behind the study is that engaging in the arts offers a pathway for exploring and expanding new ways of thinking, developing insights and sparking self-discovery. As a clinician, I am deeply ...

A creative play program has significantly improved new parents' and caregivers' mental health, according to research by the universities of Leeds and Huddersfield. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

New results could ultimately help lead to interventions that spark creative thought or aid people who have mental illnesses that disrupt these regions of the brain. Have you ever had the solution for ...

Wanqing Zhang is an internationally acclaimed graphic designer whose creative practice is rooted in a profound exploration of ...

Lizzo’s music has helped her to navigate depression. The multi-Grammy winner has become an advocate for mental health awareness through her openness about personal struggles. The 37-year-old singer ...

Hearing about living through the Great Depression feels like something out of a history book. It's amazing when you realize just how creative and resourceful people had to be to survive those hard ...