An investigation into the impact of creativity and culture on the brain commissioned by the Arts Council in the U.K.
What did the report find?
The report offers extensive evidence that
- Engaging in creativity and culture is linked to positive wellbeing, feeling connected, and motivation in people across a range of ages and locations.
- The mental wellbeing of people in highly deprived areas can benefit more from taking part in creative and cultural activities.
- By engaging with creativity and culture, relationships between parents and their children can be strengthened, while children can be more ready to start school, especially if they’re less economically advantaged.
- Taking part in creative activities can help reduce a range of ‘negative’ behaviours in teenagers, including criminal behaviour and substance use.