It can allow people to express their dark thoughts(Vent Art) as well as be relaxing. Mind-numbing activity's such as painting a paint by number can have a similar effect to meditation. Though if your having any extreme mental problems I recommend you talk to a professional.
Studies have shown that expressing themselves through art can help people with depression, anxiety, or cancer, too. And doing so has been linked to improved memory, reasoning, and resilience in healthy older people.
