It’s more than just making things.

Creativity is a powerful tool for healing, self-expression, problem-solving, and finding meaning — especially during recovery. Whether you're painting, writing, coding, crafting, or simply trying something new, being creative can:

• Help process emotions
• Build confidence
• Bring joy and calm
• Create a sense of purpose
• Strengthen your recovery journey

👉 Read a blog about how creativity supports wellbeing, or explore ideas on our Tips, Tools and Resources page.

Help your own recovery by inspiring others.

Sharing your creative work is an act of courage, connection, and kindness — to yourself and to others. When you open up about your journey through creativity, you turn your experience into something meaningful and empowering.

Your voice might be the one that:

• 🌱 Gives someone hope
• 💬 Makes another student feel less alone
• ✨ Inspires someone to try something new
• 🔄 Shifts how people see recovery — including their own

Publishing your creative work here can:

• Be a powerful confidence boost
• Help you feel seen, heard, and valued
• Create a sense of belonging and shared purpose
• Build a community where people support one another
• Give your recovery journey a voice — on your own terms
• Reflect your personal growth and remind you how far you’ve come
• Help others understand mental health in more human, relatable ways
• Encourage others to be more open about their experiences

And most importantly…
It’s your story, your way. Whether it’s joyful, painful, hopeful or messy — it matters. And it might be exactly what someone else needs to see today.

We welcome anything creative, including:

• Art and illustrations
• Photography
• Poetry or short stories
• Music or song lyrics
• Knitting, crafts, or digital design
• Journaling or personal reflections
• Anything that expresses your journey!

Send your creations to:

📧 newleaf.wellbeingcollege@nhs.net

If you’d like to write a blog post, make sure to check out our:

• 📝 Blogger Guidelines
• 📄 Contributor Information Pack