Jenni Norey says activities like origami are beneficial for mental wellbeing.
A business owner said participating in all forms of crafting was "very important" to her mental health.The Craft FantasticHeadfest will bring together experts, organisations and mental health champions to offer advice and support at the town's university. There will also be a consultant psychiatrist in attendance focusing on mental health during the menopause.
Guidance for those living with long-term health conditions will also be on offer as well as relaxing activities like crochet, and needle felting.Jenni Norey has turned her passion for crafts into a business venture which also helps with her mental health One of Ms Norey's favourite crafts was origami because "it's something to focus on" and "helped with mindfulness."Ms Norey has created a variety of origami sculptures from dragons made "for fun", to wedding bouquets crafted from sheet music.
She said she was "looking forward" to showing attendees how crafting could be a "nice, calm activity to do". Headfest takes place at the University of Northampton between 10:00 and 15:00 GMT on Friday, 25 October.
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