Therapeutic Resources | Art for Mental Wellness

The term "mental wellness" was first used in 2001 by Dr. Jane Myers. It includes the ability to reduce stress, be curious, feel joy, and be grateful. It’s the person who finds opportunities for creativity and has a hobby. It’s having knowledge about emotions within oneself and others. It’s figuring out how to have a balanced life, even in a life filled with hurry and stress and anxiety.

Therapeutic Resources for Mental Wellness

Not therapy but these might be therapeutic. Building mental wellness!

Build mental wellness as you add moments & experiences that include...

Learning

Learning new things builds mental wellness & self-esteem

Peace & Calm

Moments of calm peacefulness build mental health reserves

Creativity

Making art & craft improves mental wellness & calms the amygdala

Emotional IQ

Improving one's emotional IQ helps relationships & builds mental health

Awe & Wonder!

Moments of awe & wonder improve mental health & builds mental wellness

Imagination

Mental wellness is improved through imagination, curiosity, and vision

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Try these activities & strategies to build mental wellness & emotional resiliency...

Henri-Edmond Cross

Look at art by Henri-Edmond Cross, an artist you may not be familiar with. Only one minute!

Look Slowly!

Find a peaceful, calm moment as you breathe and watch this one minute video.

Creativity

Conscious Creativity. Book with strategies for adding creativity to everyday life & build mental wellness

Moods in Art

Improve your emotional IQ as you admire art from world class museums

Awe-Inspiring Art

Feel awe & wonder as you look at Flowers & Grasses of Four Seasons

Historic Old Homes

Use your imagination to build mental wellness as you meander into these old historic homes

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These links will be changed regularly so keep checking back for more resources!

Improving your mental wellness & mental health is an on-going project!