Mental Health and Art

'New research shows the positive benefits of arts projects to people's mental health. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University, the University of Central Lancashire and the South Essex partnership NHS foundation trust studied clients at six different arts and inclusion projects around the country.'

The full article is here:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/gallery/2008/sep/24/mental.health.art#/?picture=337205950&index=3

But here is an example of one of the paintings:

 

' View from a friend’s house - Anne Corris
When Corris started the Arts on Prescription course, she was a complete beginner and developed her skills and confidence over the course. This painting, a rural scene near Leek in Staffordshire, took several months to complete and gave Corris the opportunity to learn new skills. She now attends Artistic Moves, run by former members of AOP. Corris says regularly attending AOP improved her wellbeing.'