Art therapy is typically done with a mental health professional, so coloring on your own is not officially art therapy. Still, it is a form of creative expression that may have similar benefits.

FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TONIGHT CREATIVE WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS AND RELAX. THERE’S A NEW STUDY THAT SUGGESTS STARTING WITH SOMETHING SIMPLE LIKE COLORING. HERE TO EXPLAIN IS DOCTOR ALICE ...

Want to fill in some pages? Keep in mind, if you’re dealing with significant mental or emotional issues, art therapy is going to be more effective than coloring solo. But for those who just need ...

The Mental Health Association Oklahoma is working ... recognize and communicate their feelings," White said. The coloring book has pages that encourage kids to talk about feelings, both happy ...

Adult coloring doesn’t replace art therapy, but it can be therapeutic for some people. Some studies have shown that focusing on the complex structure of your coloring page can help put your mind ...

“A few years ago, I was hospitalized for my mental health,” she said ... Fedan said she found comfort in the coloring book pages offered in the lounge. Taking to the simplistic designs ...

The adult coloring book trend of the last few years seems to be rooted in the idea that coloring is good for your mental health ... or that coloring pages could be used as entry-level activities ...

Normally done in a group setting, mental health expert Rwenshaun Miller will host an edition of adult coloring online because of the stay-at-home order in place across the country. “Stress ...

What used to be known as a simple, fun activity for kids now is a tool for practicing good mental health ... adult coloring books have intricate patterns of flowers, artwork, mandalas or animals.