The Meaning and Purpose of Creativity in the Daily Life Occupations, Activities, Acts and Behaviors Amongst Adults Living with Mental Health Conditions: A Scoping Review

Arts-based interventions have been found to benefit adults with mental health conditions, however, the value of nonintervention creative experiences and activities requires further exploration. A scoping review was conducted to identify and map published literature to assist occupational therapists' understanding of how creativity is experienced within everyday life. Nine databases were searched, and 23 articles were selected. Three forms of creative experiences and five themes related to the person, environment, occupations, spirituality and identity, and barriers and challenges experienced were identified. Findings support the benefits of various forms of creative experiences. Limitations, future research and implications for practice are discussed.