Journaling may help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Therapists share benefits, how to start a journal for mental health, and writing prompts to try.

Resilience How to Journal for Mental Health Journaling is a simple, effective way to cope with life's challenges. Posted August 2, 2024 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D.

Mood Journal 101: A Guide to Understanding Your Emotions Medically reviewed by Joslyn Jelinek, LCSW, ACSW, RDDP — Written by Sarah Garone — Updated on February 28, 2025 ...

Journaling is the act of keeping a record of your personal thoughts, feelings, insights, and more. It can be written, drawn, or typed. It can be on paper or on your computer. It’s a simple, low ...

Journaling has become pretty popular the past few years. It can be a powerful tool for mental health and personal growth. You can use a journal to channel thoughts and emotions while working ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A new study published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science reveals that common mental health conditions are more closely related to personality traits than ...

Recent research suggests that while bad feelings can affect your well-being, your perspective on those feelings can play an even bigger role in your mental health. By Melinda Wenner Moyer We’re ...

How to Start Journaling. To begin, choose a medium for journaling. I prefer a notebook and a good quality pen, but there are also many apps to choose from or you can use a basic Word document.