Craft for mental health

Did you know research suggests that crafting can reduce feelings of depression and anxiety?

The research shows there are three main ways we use creativity as coping mechanisms to control our emotions:

1. A distraction tool - using creativity to avoid stress.

2. A contemplation tool – using creativity to give us the mind space to reassess problems in our lives and make plans.

3. A means of self-development to face challenges by building up self-esteem and confidence.

*2018 Great British Creativity Test – almost 50,000 took part in the largest study of its kind

Sounds good to us!

So, without further ado, let’s harness the power of craft together with this short make from our very own Annique and the Mind Pembrokeshire Craft group! (If you’d prefer to join the group, find us on Thursdays from 1:30pm at 2 Perrots Road, SA61 2HD)

Decorate a picture frame

The Guide

steps 1,2,3 craft for wellbeing

steps 4 craft for wellbeing

Steps 5, 6 craft for wellbeing

Final steps, craft for wellbeing