Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unlike many jobs, crafting gives us a sense of achievement, and is also a meaningful route to self-expression, say researchers.

It’s not news that many people turn to arts and crafts for the mental health benefits. However, most studies on its outcomes have focused on clinical patients and the effects of specific activities.

While arts and crafts were not found to be associated with decreased anxiety or loneliness, respondents did correlate participating in creative activities to feelings of life satisfaction and a ...