Here at critique week, want to give you an outlet to express your self through the arts and film. Use your creativity to share and tell the world your message.
The outbreak of COVID-19 affected the lives of all sections of society as people were asked to self-quarantine in their homes to prevent the spread of the virus. The lockdown had serious implications on mental health, resulting in psychological problems including frustration, stress, and depression. This is why we are choosing our topic this year as mental health and mental health awareness.
Benefits of the arts in regards to mental health:
Arts can make a powerful contribution to our mental health
Engaging in the arts seems to be growing in popularity as a way to improve your wellbeing. Participating in the arts can enable people to deal with a wide range of mental ill-health conditions and psychological distress.
The best part is that it helps people to improve their mental health through creativity. Making art is helping many people express themselves, without having to use words.
Arts can create a feeling of community
The arts also help at a community level. As we age, we might face isolation through a loss of social connections, such as friends, family and workplace – as well as other limitations such as decreasing physical health.
Through getting involved in arts programmers, people in later life can rebuild their social connections and extend existing support in their communities. Getting in touch with others helps in alleviating loneliness and isolation. This is also true for care homes, where arts activities can help increase social interactions between residents and residents and staff which can improve mood and wellbeing.