The expressive instinct : how imagination and creative works help us survive and thrive /

Creative self-expression is an essential part of mental health and well-being just as physical exercise and nutritious food are essential to the body. In 'The Expressive Instinct', Girija Kaimal highlights how creativity is a defining feature of the human species. The desire to express our...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Kaimal, Girija
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2023]
Zusammenfassung:
Creative self-expression is an essential part of mental health and well-being just as physical exercise and nutritious food are essential to the body. In 'The Expressive Instinct', Girija Kaimal highlights how creativity is a defining feature of the human species. The desire to express ourselves is an innate need that serves as a safety valve for health and well-being especially during times of adversity. As humans we seek to share what we know to maximize our survival and invite a belonging of our unique selves in a welcoming community. This book offers a synthesis of research studies in jargon free language along with tips to integrate creative self-expression into our lives.
Umfang:
1 online resource (273 pages)
Anmerkungen:
Also issued in print: 2023.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-764624-7
0-19-764625-5
0-19-764623-9
Schlagworte:
Creative ability > Psychological aspects.
Creative ability > Health aspects.
Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.) > Psychological aspects.
Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.) > Health aspects.
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