Yes! There is a great connection between doing art and your mental health. We have definitely have experienced this first hand when creating our cards. Throughout quarantine, we have found times to be stressful and very isolated. Completing these cards for others has given us an outlet to forget our stresses or anxieties and relax while focusing on helping others.
After feeling this sense of relief and relaxation from making cards, we did a little research. According to the Harvard Medical School, "Research has also shown that creating visual art can reduce stress and promote relaxation in people who are hospitalized or homebound due to illness." This is definitely true and scientifically proven!
We urge others to join our cause and create cards for their own health and that of others. Please check out the rest of our website for more details!
Hi there! We can't thank you enough for helping our organization and participating in Sealed Smiles!