In a 2025 systematic review, Bukhave et al. explored how craft‑based interventions are used in therapeutic settings and what they offer for mental health and well‑being. Their findings suggest that engaging in these activities can lead to short‑term improvements across a wide range of outcomes, from reduced anxiety, stress and depression to greater self‑efficacy, improved social functioning, enhanced mood, higher life satisfaction, better health‑related quality of life and a reduced sense of hopelessness.
You can find out more at:
Bukhave, E. B., Creek, J., Linstad, A. K., & Frandsen, T. F. (2025). The effects of crafts-based interventions on mental health and well-being: A systematic review. Australian occupational therapy journal, 72(1), e70001. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.70001
