Expressive writing, a structured intervention that encourages individuals to articulate their deepest thoughts and feelings, has attracted considerable scientific interest due to its potential to ...

The benefits of positive expressive writing for psychological health and wellbeing depend on the particular approach and on individual differences, according to a systematic review published on May 21 ...

Expressive writing is a cornerstone of wellness and writing connections. If you are not familiar with it, you may be asking: "Just what is expressive writing, and how is that related to my wellness?" ...

How does it work? There is no shortage of theoretical ways by which expressive writing might be therapeutic, and it seems likely that more than one may be involved, or that different ones may apply to ...

Individuals who wrote about their relationship troubles during the pandemic from the point of view of a neutral observer had less conflict and aggression with their partner, according to new research ...

Writing is cathartic, and writing is a proven tool to relieve you from pent-up emotional stress. You don’t need to be a writer to express your feelings and thought patterns, you just need to ...

A systematic review published on May 21, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Lauren Hoult from Northumbria University, U.K., and colleagues has shed light on the benefits of positive ...

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Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter One theory suggests that bottling up emotions can lead to psychological distress. It stands to reason, then, that ...

The healing power of the pen! How a technique called expressive writing can lift your mood, improve your immune system and give your brain a boost. Show more When things go wrong, you might think that ...