253+ ‘Mental health’ Writing Prompts
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Homo Necrosis
Imagine a world where the outbreak never happened, but a virus still transforms the human brain, turning people into “zombies”.
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Bullies Beyond School
Craft a story centered around cyberbullying, detailing the mental strife it causes and possible ways to alleviate it.
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Digital Dependence
Write about a teenager living in a world where all types of screens have suddenly disappeared.
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The Dark Side of Social Media
Convince your readers about the negative impact of social media on young people’s mental health.
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The Right to Green
Imagine a world where access to nature and green spaces is considered as fundamental a right as food and housing, and describe this world.
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The Secret Identity
Write about your superhero’s struggle to maintain their secret identity and how it impacts their daily life.
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Double Life
Write about the toll of maintaining a false identity on an undercover agent’s mental health.
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Lonely at the Top
Create a story where a superhero, traumatized by loss, isolates themselves from the world.
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Castle and the Captive
Write a flash fiction piece where a castle is a metaphor for a character’s mental imprisonment.
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Saving Self
Write a story revolving around a retired superhero battling personal demons in silent retirement.
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A Secret Life
Write about a sidekick who leads a double life – one as a superhero’s assistant, and one as an ordinary citizen.
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Time Trapped Terror
Your protagonist is stuck in a time loop of a horrifying day. How do they break it?
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Remember It All
Create a character who has the superpower of perfect recall, never forgetting any detail.
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Requiem for a Speedster
A speedster hero is losing their speed due to age and must come to terms with the slowing pace of life.
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Investigative Obsession
Create a story where a private investigator becomes personally obsessed with a case they have been hired for.
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Paranoia and Walls
Narrate a tale where the protagonist is convinced they are being monitored and adapts drastic precautions.
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Zombie Survival Sanctuary
Write about the creation and defense of a safe zone during a zombie apocalypse.
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The Privacy Predicament
Write about a superhero who struggles to maintain a private life due to society’s incessant curiosity.
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Secret Identity Crisis
Write about a superhero enduring an identity crisis between their real identity and their superhero alter ego.
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Spring Cleaning of the Mind
Write about how you will declutter your mind and the positive mental health practices you wish to adopt.
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Path of Achievements
Reflect on the major accomplishments you achieved last year and what they mean to you.
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The Mental Health Crisis
Investigate the rising mental health issues among the younger generation and examine the existing support systems.
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Hallucinatory Horror
Write about a protagonist who can’t differentiate between their hallucinations and reality.
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Emotional Equilibrium
Reflect on the range and intensity of emotions you experienced over the holidays and draft a plan to regain emotional stability.
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Hope and Healing
Share your predictions about how our approach to mental health might change after enduring a global pandemic.
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Active Ageing
Write about the challenges and opportunities of staying active in your older years, physically, socially and mentally.
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Breaking Barriers in Sports
Write about a barrier or social issue in sports that you feel is an important topic of discussion.
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The Social Media Conundrum
Express your opinion on the impact of social media on interactions, privacy and mental health.
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Life After Pets
Reflect on the life-changing impact of losing a pet. How did this loss affect you and how did you cope?
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Social Media’s Influence
Examine your stance on whether social media has had a beneficial or damaging effect on society.
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The Hunted Becomes the Hunter
Turn the tables and write about a uniquely skilled main character who starts hunting zombies.
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Monthly Gratitudes
At the end of each month, write about what you are grateful for – it can be the small everyday moments, personal achievements, or remarkable events.
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Sleeping Beauty in the City
What if Sleeping Beauty lived in New York City and fell into an endless slumber caused by burnout and stress.
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Virtual Vampirism
Your character is a vampire who has become addicted to the joys and sorrows of virtual reality.
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Meditative Reflections
Write about your meditation journey from the past year, noting any changes in emotions, physical sensations or perceptions.
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Mental Milestones
Reflect on a significant mental health milestone you reached this year and explore its journey.
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Seasons of Change
Write about a seasonal change from the past year that had a particularly strong impact on your mood or overall mental health.
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Emotional Inventory
List all the emotions you’ve felt in the past year, and pick one to explore in depth with regard to how it affected your mental health.
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Growth Through Adversity
Describe a challenging situation from this year and how it has ultimately contributed to your mental growth.
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Reflecting on Tranquility
Write about a moment of serenity from the past year and how it impacted your mental health.
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Social Media and Mental Health
Gather your thoughts and express your viewpoints on whether social media has a positive or negative impact on mental health.
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Possession’s Toll
A young individual begins to exhibit signs of possession after dabbling in dark magic.
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Letters to My Future Self
Write a letter to your future self as if you are someone going through a manic episode and a depressive episode.
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Unmasking Stigma
Describe how societal norms and misconceptions contribute to the stigma surrounding Bipolar Disorder.
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Sanguinary Sleepwalkers
Imagine a scenario where an insomniac becomes a vampire and regains their ability to sleep, only to encounter terrifying nightmares.
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Horrifying Shadows
Craft a story around a character who starts seeing terrifying shadows that no one else can see.
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Whispers in The Night
Write a story about a person who starts hearing disturbing whispers in their house late at night.
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The Impact of Technology on Health
Write about your thoughts on how technology has influenced our overall health and wellness.
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The Role of Mental Health
Share your opinion on the importance of mental health in overall wellness.
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The Exercise Debate
Detail your perspective on the importance of regular physical exercise for maintaining good health.
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Understanding Mental Health
Explain what mental health means to you and discuss why it’s as important as physical health.
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Healing Through Exercise
Write about the psychological benefits you’ve experienced through exercise.
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Gratitude to Self
Compose a letter to yourself, expressing gratitude for your achievements, growth, and resilience.
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Mind-Melding Devices
Imagine a world where technology allows humans to easily share thoughts and emotions with others.
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Polar Solitude
Explore the feelings and challenges a researcher would face while spending an entire winter alone at an Antarctic research station.
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Time’s Tyranny
Write about a society where time is artificially controlled and individuals are assigned specific times to live and work.
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“Battle Against Body Shaming”
A young woman fights against body shaming and works towards promoting body positivity.
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Digital Awakening
Write a story that revolves around a protagonist who is disconnected from reality by spending too much time in the digital world.
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Mirrored Delusions
Explore a story where the character believes they’re constantly being watched by their reflection in the mirror.
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Doorway to the Past
Write about a person who has access to their forgotten childhood trauma on one condition – they must face their deepest fears.
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Virtual Villains: Reality or Machine?
A trending virtual reality game has begun to affect players in real life, with real consequences.
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Power of Positivity
Jot down positive affirmations or thoughts you had or wish to have every day for a week.
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Living With Emotions
Write a personal narrative about a time you felt a strong emotion- it could be joy, anger, sadness, fear, surprise- anything at all.
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The Unlikely Copycat
Write a story revolving around a serial killer imitating infamous true crime events for their own delight.
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Baring Emotional Scars
Detail a character who seems physically strong and capable, but is wrestling with emotional traumas that stand in their way.
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Memory Distortion: Reality Vs Illusion
Devise a detective adventure story where the detective can’t rely on their perfect memory, as it begins to blur with illusions.
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Mental Illness Struggle
Your protagonist is diagnosed with a severe mental illness and is navigating life with its new dimensions.
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The Inescapable Past
Construct a story revolving around a character who is haunted by their past, trying to escape it but always falls short.
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Resolution Revolution
Construct a character who decides to start afresh in life, leaving everything behind.
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Grasp at Normality
Describe a character who is trying to maintain an appearance of normality during a mental breakdown.
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Spellbound Slumber
Write a tale about a character who is cursed to sleep for eternity unless they learn to find inner peace.
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Voices in the Airwaves
Your character finds a radio that only plays cryptic messages they believe are directed at them.
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Mapping Mental Health
Highlight moments when journaling has helped you cope with a stressful situation or difficult emotions.
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Mindful Reflections
Write about a recent experience that gave you a moment of calm, and how that calmness affected the rest of your day.
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Social Media’s Impact on Youth
Argue whether social media usage has a positive or negative impact on today’s teenagers.
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Silent Depths of Loneliness
Write a story about a submariner who feels lonely and disconnected from the world above.
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Lost Loves of the Lunatic Asylum
Explore the heart-wrenching ghost stories lingering in an abandoned mental institution.
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The Case for Self-Care
Write a persuasive letter to convince a skeptic friend about the importance of self-care.
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Journey to Self-Compassion
Write about a time when you were uniquely kind to yourself. When was it? What did you do?
