Can you color away your stress?

True or false: Coloring can help reduce stress and may be just as good as meditation.

True! A study¹ published in Journal of the American Art Therapy Association shows that coloring complex prints like mandalas or plaids can help reduce anxiety. There are a variety of coloring activities available for adults that include these types of prints.

Combat the winter blues with adult coloring

It’s a normal thing for many people to experience the “winter blues.” It stays darker outside longer, temperatures drop and it may be harder to stay active. Consider trying coloring as an activity to see if it can help you de-stress after a tough day. It may be a fun activity for both you and the one you’re caring for!

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Nancy A. Curry and Tim Kasser, “Can Coloring Mandalas Reduce Anxiety?,” Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association 22, no. 2 (2005): 81–85, last accessed January 29, 2021, doi:10.1080/07421656.2005.10129441 , opens new window.

Can you color away your stress?

Combat the winter blues with adult coloring

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