Engaging in creative activities can promote mindfulness, which can help reduce stress levels. Focusing on the present moment and the creative process can help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation, promote positive emotions and decrease cortisol levels, a hormone related to stress.
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https://www.psychreg.org/arts-crafts-relieving-stress/
https://www.healthline.com/health/diy-depression-therapy-how-the-arts-can-heal#Birds-of-hope