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 focusing on writing and mental health.
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In today’s show on Writing and Mental Health
- About 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 can positively affect mental health. [02:01]
- Research studies that look into the impact of mental wellbeing and writing. [04:15]
- Different ways of writing for well-being. [05:04]
Quotes on Writing and Mental Health
- Writing 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 prompts.
- All writing is an incredibly personal and individualised experience.
- Writing reflectively involves critically analysing an experience.
Resources
- Download the 200 Episode Podcast Guide
- Leave me feedback anonymously via SpeakPipe
- Listen to Episode #86: 5 Ways Reading Benefits your Mental Health
- Check out Episode #51: A Writer’s Journey With Mahsuda Snaith
- Listen to Episode #159: 6 Reasons Why Personal Development is Important
- HBR Writing Can Help Us Heal from Trauma
- This is how writing can improve your mental health
- Episode #158: MYnd Maps for Professional Development
- Find out more about Ella’s journal on Episode #87
- Learn more about Cathy Rentzenbrink and her books
- Join my Mailing List and receive my free e-Book here
- Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health
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Have a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONC
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Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.
