Writing and Mental Health

 This is one of those where I try to get information circulating and also where I can show my education is validated.

Writing and mental health: 8 psychological benefits of writing from Publishing Talk explains those benefits.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month; and this week (9-15 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. So it’s a good time to look at the mental health benefits of writing (yes, there are some – it’s not all loneliness, frustration and crying!) From clearer thinking to the greater confidence that comes from mastering a skill to processing difficult life events, there are plenty of ways writing can give your mental health a boost. And you don’t have to be a professional writer or published author to experience them. Just crack open your notebook, laptop or phone – and enjoy the process.

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