Woodcarving is increasingly seen as a therapeutic outlet for individuals dealing with mental health challenges, as exemplified by carver Samuel Alexander. After his diagnosis of anxiety, depression, and PTSD, Alexander found healing in woodcraft, using it as a means to center himself and express emotions. His journey, along with that of noted spoon-carver JoJo Wood, highlights woodcarving's power to foster mental well-being. Together, they advocate for the benefits of crafting in addressing mental health, with Alexander even launching workshops for marginalized communities, underscoring the craft's broader societal impact.
Woodcarving is gaining in popularity among those who want to whittle away their anxieties and carve out time for themselves amid life's hurly-burly.
I began carving after I was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and PTSD but my journey soon became a beautiful discovery of how craft can help people like me to centre themselves.
When I carve, I am able to look within, slow down and process things. Time is locked into the wood you carve, stamped into the grain and growth rings.
I have spoken regularly over the years about my own mental health experiences within craft and how I have seen craft help other people.
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