Write for Mental Wellness

Write for Mental Wellness began in early 2022 with the goal of using writing to learn more about our emotions. It’s normal to experience tough emotions, and everyone can benefit from writing about distressing and joyful experiences. Click here to learn more about Write for Mental Wellness.

Here’s three main ways we hope to engage with you: 

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Workshops

Our workshops invite you to explore topics like meditation and journaling, self-care and autobiography, poetry and reflection, and more!

Check out some of our workshops:

 
 
 
 

WORKSHEETS

Our worksheets offer you the chance to reflect on topics like gratitude, pride, self-compassion, and more. Be on the lookout for worksheets next time you're in Downtown or Depot Town!

Explore some of our worksheets:

Write for Wellness: Types of Wellness

There's many different aspects of your life that contribute to your wellness! These worksheets were intended for use in college and high school classrooms, but can be used by anyone. Each worksheet focuses on a different type of wellness important for taking care of the whole self! If you'd like all of the worksheets in one document, you can access that here: Write for Wellness: Types of Wellness. The worksheets are meant to be completed in the order they're presented in below:

  1. Self-care

  2. Mindfulness

  3. Nutrition

  4. Movement

  5. Sleep

  6. Reflection

Have fun with these as you gently reflect on different aspects of wellness!

 
 
 
 

WRITING PROMPTS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA

Our social media prompts encourage you to share short writing online to help everyone remember that it’s healthy to talk about your emotions!

 
 
 

Ways to Get Involved

The Write for Mental Wellness volunteer team meets biweekly to collaborate on new content, and we’d love for you to join us! If you are interested in getting involved with the volunteer team, reach out to ypsiwrites@gmail.com. (If you are a high school or college student and interested in this work, please also reach out to us for information on joining our Student Advisory Committee!)

 
 
 

Partners and Support

The partners of Write for Mental Wellness include Washtenaw County, EMU Women in Philanthropy and the EMU Faculty Development Center. We are advised by a Student Advisory Committee made up of students from Washtenaw County.