#210 Writing and Mental Health

Welcome to the 210th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. Welcome to September, a new month and podcast series. This month, we are focussing on writing and wellbeing.Listen to the episodeIf you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.In today’s showAbout my TEDx talk and booking me as a speaker. [00:44]Why I chose to do an episode on writing and mental health. [01:15]How emotional writing affects mental health. [02:01]The broad context of writing. [04:15]Different ways of writing for well-being. [05:04] QuotesWriting is a really broad word and encompasses a number of ways that we can do this.Bottling up emotions can lead to distress.Writing in a diary or journal can be free-form or guided by certain questions.All writing is an incredibly personal and individualised experience.Writing reflectively involves critically analysing an experience. Resources linked to Happy 4th BirthdayDownload the 200 Episode Podcast GuideLeave me feedback anonymously via SpeakPipeListen to Episode #86: 5 Ways Reading Benefits your Mental HealthCheck out Episode #51: A Writer’s Journey With Mahsuda SnaithListen to Episode #159: 6 Reasons Why Personal Development is Important HBR Writing Can Help Us Heal from TraumaThis is how writing can improve your mental healthJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-Book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONC