12 The Mental Health Benefits of Art

Another benefit of art is its social impact. Whether you are making art with a group of people or sharing the work that you have created with others, art facilitates social connections. A study about loneliness in the United Kingdom found that many people (82% of participants) perceived their arts engagement to be linked with feelings of social connectedness, thereby reducing loneliness. Art provides opportunities to meet new people who share a common interest and can be a great way to learn from others.