What do Ludwig Van Beethoven, Marlon Brando and Vincent van Gogh had in common? All of them had history of depression yet they turned out to be art’s greatest people.According to Dr. Thomas Svolos from the Cerighton University, arts and sadness are linked. “When you’re melancholy, you tend to step back and examine your life. That kind of questioning is essential for creativity.” he said.

In history, Greeks considered sadness as a natural part of everyday living. Although it is not pleasant but its benefits of causing an emotional state of unrest that initiates one to be creative.

Although melancholy has good effects for the artistic and creative being, Dr. Slovos , together with writer Eric Wilson believes that when sadness turned intense to the point of depression, appropriate treatment must be taken. “Depression should not be romanticized,” they said.
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