Writing to Overcome Trauma and Improve Your Mental and Physical Health
Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast
00:00
The Therapeutic Power of Writing
This chapter explores the therapeutic benefits of writing for mental health, emphasizing participant engagement as a key factor in outcomes. It reviews various studies demonstrating how expressive writing can reduce anxiety and improve physical symptoms in chronic conditions like asthma and arthritis. The chapter also discusses unconventional writing methods tailored to individual preferences, highlighting the complex relationship between stress, writing, and health.
Transcript
Play full episode
