Cross-stitch is a calming craft for everyone. It’s universal. Is cross-stitching good for depression? Take if from me, a person who was diagnosed with clinical depression at the age of 15 – cross-stitch helps with anxiety, feeling lost and overwhelmed due to being an analog and (if using a simple pattern) repetitive exercise that you can do with your hands in a well-lit cosy room. Here are some free cross-stitch patterns for those, that need to take care of their mental health issues.