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Mark Simmonds: The joy of mental ill-health

Did you know that a nervous breakdown is the body’s defence mechanism? It is the brain’s way of telling you that enough is enough, you are in danger and it is … See more

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Why writing is good for your mental health

WebHere are ten reasons why writing can have a positive effect on your mental health. 1. Writing is a brilliant mindfulness tool. Expressing what you think and how you …

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Short story competition: Health: from here to where

WebThe Royal Society for Public Health and Health Foundation competition for dystopian stories asks creative writers to imagine the consequences in a future world of …

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The healing power of writing

WebCreative and expressive writing can help to calm the mind and increase feelings of wellbeing. Many of us have already discovered the healing power of literature …

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Poetry competition: The Happiful Poetry Prize 2024

WebIts poetry contest is inviting entries of original, unpublished poems up to 25 lines that explore mental health and wellbeing in relatable, original, empowering ways. …

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Writing prize: The architecture of health

WebThe Phil Gusack Writing Prize 2016 is for essays that explore good design for health The award, now in its second year, is a memorial to Phil Gusack, an active and …

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Coping with writer's stress

WebN V Peacock (Nicky) highlights mental health issues in her latest thriller The 13th Girl (Hera) She has run a local writers’ group in Northants since 2012 helping local …

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Coffee break exercise: Body image

WebYour creative writing exercise in Mental Health Awareness Week is about different approaches to ways of seeing yourself . Body image is the theme for this year's …

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Poetry competition: Madder Than We Look

WebThe collection will be published on 1 March 2016 to celebrate Self Harm Awareness Day. The Madder Than We Look competition is open to anyone who has …

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Reading on the lavatory can damage your health

WebA 2009 survey by Ron Shaoul, a doctor specialising in paediatric gastroenterology, investigates the health risks of reading on the loo Our attention has …

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Creative writing prize: The Writers' and Artists' Short Story

WebThere is an entry fee of £7 per poem online and £10 postal in the Open and Health Professional categories. The closing date is 14 February 2022. For full details …

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Creative writing prize: Wellcome Collection X Spread the Word …

WebThe Wellcome Collection is keen to address the fact that the majority of narratives around medicine and health in its collections are told from a White, Western …

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Call for submissions: Poetry anthology

WebWM reader Tracey Ward is putting together an anthology of poems to raise awareness of mental health issues in the UK, and is inviting submissions. Tracey, who …

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Donna Ashworth: Writing Wild Hope

WebIt’s a mental health tool honestly, it keeps me constantly processing my thoughts and fears into something beautiful or relatable, nothing festers anymore. It all …

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Creative writing with Alzheimer's: Valerie Blumenthal

WebValerie is a Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK, which is one of the UK’s leading dementia charities.It funds research projects across the UK with a goal of finding …

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RNA Disco Chapter launches

WebThe Romantic Novelists' Assocation's new Disco Chapter is a safe and inclusive space for members with chronic health conditions The Romantic Novelists' …

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Creative writing prize: The Mind membership short story …

WebThe mental health charity has launched a free-to-enter short story competition for its members. Enter original, unpublished short stories between 2,000 and 4,000 …

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The Lifestyle Writer

WebWhat is lifestyle writing? In her new book, Sarah-Beth Watkins describes it as writing that focuses on things that are important in our lives. And that covers a long …

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Writing landscape

WebMost importantly, the writing that is brought about by the walking is fed by a joyful presencing of place, and I hope that comes through to the reader, and that they – …

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biography-and-life-writing

WebRead more, write better - Writing Magazine bonus content, July 2021 Background reading, exclusive new book extracts and more to complement your…

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Benefits of height adjustable desks by Ergo Desks

WebThis can provide a number of hidden health benefits, helping to combat the negative side effects of a sedentary office environment. A height adjustable desk not only …

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Historical fiction: How to turn fact into fiction

WebHistorical fiction is a tricky beast, expected to both entertain and inform. We all remember the epiphany of reading THAT novel, which made us love the genre – for me, …

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