People with ADHD have trouble directing their attention. Because of this, they often notice things other people don’t. This can lead to strange associations. People with ADHD also tend to be highly passionate about something and tend to focus more on it than most people. This is another reason why ADHD and creativity go hand […]
Art & Cognition
Art has a profound and direct effect on cognition. Engaging with art, either creating it or viewing it, can cause drastic changes in brain chemistry and electrical activity in different parts of the brain. This is why art is such a useful tool in enhancing cognitive function, improving mental health, and increasing creativity. The articles below look at the many ways that art can be used as a cognitive enhancer.
Art Therapy for OCD: Is it effective?
When you combine OCD therapy with art, drawing, and clay work, it can help to ease OCD symptoms. Imagine spending an hour working with clay to create pottery. You can also dip your fingers into paint to make a picture that will be proudly displayed on the fridge. Art can be more than a hobby. […]
Is Art Therapy Good For PTSD?
PTSD can be crippling. People who have experienced extreme trauma can sometimes still be dealin with the after-effects years later. Sadly, some people never fully get over a traumatic event. Instead they live with things like anxiety, phobias and insomnia for decades. Fortunately, there are several way that people with PTSD can get help and […]
What Part Of The Brain Is Used For Art?
What part of the brain is responsible for artistic thinking? Since we began making serious advances in the field of cognitive neuroscience, there has been a relentless drive for researches to identify the locus of every facet of cognitive function within the brain. The thinking seems to be that we can find an exact point […]
Does painting help with dementia?
Dementia is perhaps the most distressing illness to be diagnosed with today. As it stands there is no cure for dementia, and no definitive, estabolished way to halt its progress completely. That said, in the last few years there has been incredibly progress in the area of slowing the onset of cognitive decline, including in […]
Best Nootropics For Creativity (2023)
Nootropics are generally thought of as substances which help make you more effective and productive at work, in shcool or on the playing field. But nootropics don’t just have strictly cognitive benefits; certain nootropics can also have incredible creative benefits. Of course, human creativity is a very complicated phenomenon. It is not a simple ability […]
Does Lion’s Mane Increase Creativity?
There are several nootropics out there which are marketed as being excellent for increasing creativity. This might sound far fetched, but it’s true; some nootropics can actually promote more creative thinking. Taking these nootropics while you work can really help you produce better, more original and adventurous work much more quickly. Recently, there have been […]
Does Noopept Boost Creativity?
If you’re wondering whether Noopept can help you become more creative, you’re not alone. The nootropic has been around for over a decade and has been associated with several positive outcomes for people. Recently, a number of people have commented on our site asking if Noopept is an effective nootropic for boosting creativity. This question […]