Savvy Psychologist
Journaling for your mental health
Aug 25, 2023
Emma McAdam from Therapy in a Nutshell joins The Savvy Psychologist to discuss the research-backed benefits of journaling for mental health. They explore different techniques of journaling, such as writing letters to bring clarity and closure. The podcast highlights how journaling can help manage stress, gain clarity, and improve overall well-being.
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- Journaling improves mental health by reducing anxiety and depression and even improving physical health indicators like immune system function and blood pressure.
- Writing down thoughts and emotions in a journal helps create clarity by slowing down the brain and making abstract or overwhelming thoughts concrete and actionable.
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Journaling has proven mental health benefits
Journaling has been found to improve mental health by reducing anxiety and depression and even improving physical health indicators like immune system function and blood pressure.
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