ABSTRACT
The relationship between creativity and mental illness is complex and nuanced. Although there is evidence from highly eminent populations that mental illness may be broadly associated with creative genius in specific domains (such as the arts), the studies looking at everyday populations are inconsistent. Some subclinical disorders are associated with some types of creativity (but not all); one possible reason is that creativity and mental illness share certain commonalities. Many studies suggest that everyday creativity is connected to positive mental health.
