In this episode, we talked about the benefits of writing and journaling in a more therapeutic aspect, as well as a few different types of writings and a couple of tips on how to start writing.

A brief sneak peak: Writing can reduce stress, it is a very powerful tool to help us deal with depression and anxiety. And it improves our self-awareness - our ability to pay attention to what is going on inside our body and mind.

A good example of creative writing, which inspired this minipodcast to become real (Poem – Life from Broccoli & Sand): https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQ7FwqApYXb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Ebook: Bamarte Inside a Young Depressed Mind: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096YQDV6T

Sources:

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1
https://legacycounselingservices.com/writing-mental-health/
https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/writing-your-way-out-of-depression
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/writing-my-way-through-anxiety-and-depression/
https://neurosciencenews.com/mental-health-18752can-improve-mental-health/