By Jade Caswell, MA, NCC, LMHC When most of us think of mental wellness, we may think of maintaining a healthy routine, diet, getting enough exercise, sleep, etc. While all of these strategies are beneficial, the positive effects of creativity on mental wellness may be less widely known. According to the Journal of Positive Psychology, engaging in a creative activity is associated with 'higher activated positive affect'. In other words, creativity can boost positive mood! Fur