Don't Stress, Paint! Art and mental health can have a positive connection— artistic activities such as sculpting, painting, or drawing are known to lower stress levels and promote mental calmness. It takes your mind off of your everyday life and provides a relaxing distraction.
What percentage of artists are depressed?
Lately, it's become clear that the number of artists suffering is staggeringly high. In a 2018 study from the Music Industry Research Association, 50 percent of musicians reported battling symptoms of depression, compared with less than 25 percent of the general adult population.Jan 21, 2020
Is being an artist stressful?
Being a professional artist comes with a certain amount of inherent stress. There's constant deadlines, economic uncertainty, and the pressure to produce. ... The thing is: stress doesn't have to control your career and emotions. Yes, stress will be present.
What percentage of artists are mentally ill?
One per cent of the general population is bipolar but seven studies over the past 30 years have found rates of bipolar between 5% and 40% in populations of artists and writers reaching as high as 70% when cyclothymia, a milder syndrome of cycles of elation and gloom, is included.Oct 8, 2020