Mental health journaling

Choose a small entry with realistic expectations

Mental-health journaling resources include gentle prompts, everyday examples and explanations of expressive-writing research. A useful format for one person or situation may not suit another.

Try a manageable observation instead of a difficult disclosure. Notice how the exercise feels and stop if it is increasing distress or repetitive worry.

• 100+ Journaling Ideas: Creative Prompts for Every Mood
• The Science Behind Journaling: How Writing Changes the Brain, Body, and Behavior