How Writing Helps With Mental Health

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Writing can have a positive impact on mental health particularly in helping individuals cope </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>with stress trauma and unexpected life events</span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>.</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> Expressive writing which involves writing about thoughts and feelings that arise from a traumatic or stressful life experience has been found to reduce stress anxiety and depression. </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>It can also improve sleep and performance and bring greater focus and clarity. </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Expressive writing can be a useful tool for recording experiences and working through them.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>