A new study found that participation in arts-based groups–such as those that involve choir singing and creative writing–benefits the emotions of both healthy adults and those experiencing mental health conditions. <\/p>\n
In the study, participants reported a significant increase in positive emotions and a decrease in negative emotions during the arts-based activity compared with other times during the day. The influence on positive emotions was short-lived while the effect on negative emotions lasted until evening.<\/p>\n
Adults with chronic mental health conditions were equally able to derive emotional benefits as healthy adults. Furthermore, the participants described numerous ways in which their participation in the arts-based groups enhanced their individual and interpersonal emotion regulation. <\/p>\n
“People with chronic mental health conditions tend to experience difficulties with emotion perception and regulation, which can have a big impact on their social relationships. These symptoms are not well treated with medication or psychotherapy,” said Dr. Genevieve Dingle, corresponding author of the British Journal of Clinical Psychology<\/i> study. “The findings of this study are exciting because they clearly show the potential for participation in arts-based groups to influence emotions and emotion regulation in positive ways.”\n<\/p>\n
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