
08/01/2025
Earlier this week at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Dr. Carrie Barron, a psychiatrist at Silver Hill New York; Dr. Jeff Katzman, the Director of the Silver Hill Academy for Research and Education (SHARE); and Lindsay Dow, CPS-P, Program Director at Silver Hill New York, discussed ways to improve happiness and mental health through creativity.
Dr. Barron, author of The Creative Cure, and Dr. Katzman, author of Life Unscripted, emphasize in their books that engaging in creative pursuits—such as art, music, writing, or improvisation—can significantly enhance overall well-being and promote health and happiness.
Creativity looks different for everyone. It might mean redesigning a room, trying a new recipe, or crocheting with friends. The key is to carve out just five minutes from your busy day to do something creative for yourself.