Heidi Manfred works on an untitled piece in her Hollidaysburg basement studio. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski Many people don’t examine their feelings, but artist and behaviorist Heidi Manfred of ...

Research identifies three core dimensions of how art regulates emotion. Source: Dan Cristian Pădureț / Pexels. Art helps us deal with our emotions. Expressing yourself, exploring your inner world, and ...

GREENFIELD – Second- and third-grade students at Weston Elementary School recently had the opportunity to get creative and express feelings. Students have been learning about the expression of ...

A new study reveals that art has a powerful effect on people's bodies and emotions. People all around the world are drawn to creating and consuming art, and human emotions are often a central subject ...

Content warning:This article discusses mental health. Art, commonly known for its poignancy and sentimentality, is often said to be healing when used to reflect trauma or melancholy. However, art in ...

Numerous concerns are weighing on the minds of many, whether it’s current global conflicts, climate change or the precarious state of the economy, it is no surprise that the world is grappling with a ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Joyful Fridays: E is for Emotions Program Description: Explore the many ways to express your emotions and create an emotion chart with educators ...

Have you ever had pent-up stress that you couldn’t express in words? Or feelings you didn’t want to share because they felt too painful or shameful? Art therapy is one way to release stress. It’s all ...

A new study published in the journal Cognitive Science helps explain why people often find themselves drawn to sad art forms ...