Working with Your Hands Benefits Your Mental Health

“How well do you sleep? Do you exercise? How much alcohol do you drink? Those are questions your doctor asks when you get a physical. Here’s one more she could ask: How much meaningful handwork are you doing? Using your hands creatively – for example, to knit, garden, or work with wood or clay – is a key to mental health and well-being, according to a pile of recent research.” Read more in American Craft Magazine.

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