I've just stumbled across this edition of All In the Mind on Radio 4 - with a feature on how Knitting is good for depression, pain management and memory.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/allinthemind_20081223.shtml

It starts at around the 15 minute mark.

Do you think I could ask my doctor for a presciption for some Rowan Kid Silk?!

Cheers, Carrie

We do have at least 2 sympathetic doctors. I'll try and get some for both of us next time i go. Merry christmas to you!

You should check out Stitchlinks who are researching the therapeutic benefits of knitting. They have a newsletter and support group.

I'm currently reading Zen & the art of knitting, i'm not particularly religious but it's a very interesting subject

http://www.amazon.com/Zen-Art-Knitting-Spirituality-Creativity/dp/1580626548

I'm currently reading Zen & the art of knitting, i'm not particularly religious but it's a very interesting subject

http://www.amazon.com/Zen-Art-Knitting-Spirituality-Creativity/dp/1580626548

Oooh, that looks interesting. However, my reading pile is unmanageable at the moment. I keep buying stuff to read - and then realise I haven't mastered the art of knitting and reading at the same time.

Thanks for the link to this programme. I found it really interesting. Happy New Year, Carrie!

I can confirm from personal experience that knitting does support you through depression