Mental Health & Creativity- Is there a link, and how can you use creativity to improve mood?
Creative Happy Hour
English - January 19, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 98 MB - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsComedy Arts art artist cocktails discussion parenthood spirituality wine cocktail comedy conversation Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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One of the top Google searches for creativity is "Why are creatives depressed?" This got me thinking. Is there a real link between mental illness and creativity? Is there truth to the stereotype of the mad creative genius? Are most artists, writers, musicians, and dancers mentally ill? Who are some well-known artists and creatives who have struggled with- or owed their creative success to- mental illness? You'll also get concrete, actionable tips on how we can use creativity to improve mood, balance emotions, and generally enjoy better mental health and more creativity. Join us as we get drunk on the creative possibilities.