Tortured artist' myth? Research links wellbeing with creativity

The “tortured artist” is a long-standing stereotype, but is it a creative myth or reality? A new study by researchers at Goldsmiths has found a link between a positive emotional state, wellbeing and increased feelings of creativity.

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