253+ ‘Mental health’ Writing Prompts
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The Stigma Surrounding Medication
Reflect on any stigma you’ve encountered regarding taking medication for depression.
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Medication vs Therapy
Consider the role that medication plays versus therapy in managing your depression.
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Depression: The Domino or the Fallen?
Explore whether your depression was the first domino, leading to other mental conditions, or a fallen domino, a result of…
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Co-existing Conditions Complexity
Write about the complexities involved in identifying and treating depression when other mental conditions co-exist.
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In the Shadow of the Big Black Dog
Discuss the subtle link between your depression and any overshadowed or overlooked mental conditions.
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The Chain Reaction of Mental Health
Reflect on the likelihood of one mental health condition leading to another within your life.
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Breaking Down Stigmas
Imagine you’ve organized a public talk aimed at breaking down stigmas around depression and suicide – write the speech you…
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Behind The Mask
Write a short story about a seemingly happy and ‘successful’ individual who is privately battling with a deep depression.
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Beyond the Emotion
Write about depression not as an emotion, but as a medical condition, and deliberate on how this could help break…
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Lessons from Pop Culture
Analyze a portrayal of depression in media, literature or film and how it influences the stigma around this mental health…
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The Invisible Weight
Describe what living with depression feels like and how this reality often clashes with public perception.
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External Views on Depression
Write about a time where someone close to you expressed an ill-informed or harmful opinion about depression.
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Statistical Perception
Write about your understanding on the prevalence of depression and how it impacts societies.
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Rally of Resilience
Craft a tale of a character battling depression who, despite their internal struggle, sets out to achieve a significant goal.
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Unsettled Echoes
Construct a narrative where a past traumatic event has left a main character struggling with depression.
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The “Weakness” Myth
Write about a time when you or someone else believed that depression signified personal weakness, and how you overcame this…
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Depression vs. Sadness
Explore your initial understanding of the difference between depression and everyday sadness, and how this changed over time.
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“Just Cheer Up”
Recall an instance when you were told to “just cheer up” or to simply “get over” your feelings of depression.…
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The Face of Depression
Describe what you initially assumed a person with depression looks like or behaves like, and then address how your views…
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Depression in Disguise
Discuss a time you experienced depression symptoms but misattributed them to a different cause.
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Across the Continents
Explore how depression diagnosis and treatment vary across different cultures.
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Depression’s Evolution
Compare and contrast the manifestation of depression symptoms across different stages of your life.
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Historic Perspective of Depression
Examine how depression was understood and addressed in different epochs in history.
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Understanding Depression Across Generations
Reflect on how depression has affected different generations in your family.
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The Depressive Partner’s Perspective
Write from the perspective of a partner dealing with depression.
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Seasonal Depression Clock
Write about your experiences with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), specifically focusing on how the changing seasons affect your mood and…
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Spot The Change
Describe the changes in your behavior or lifestyle that first hinted you were experiencing depression.
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The Link of Illness to Depression
Discuss a physical illness you’ve experienced and try to extract possible links to your depression.
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Stress and Mental Health
Explore a stressful relationship or circumstance that may have contributed to feelings of depression.
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Understanding My Depression
Detail when you first noticed your depression, how it has impacted you, and how you have tried to manage it.
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The Power of Empathy
Write about the role of empathy in understanding depression, in the context of a personal encounter with someone struggling with…
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Nutrition as Emotional Well-being
Write about what meals and nutrition choices make you feel more or less anxious.
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Chronicles of Emotional Evolution
Write a series detailing the story of a character who is in therapy, where each session uncovers a new aspect…
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Secret Identity Crisis
Write about a superhero who is having a difficult time managing their dual identity.
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Abandoned Asylum Adventure
Write a story where the protagonist stumbles upon an abandoned asylum, only to find it not as empty as it…
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Breaking the Veneer
Create a character who initially shows a flawless and unbroken facade, yet their flaw burns within them causing self-destruction.
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Exploring Mental Wellness
Describe your journey to understanding and maintaining your mental well-being.
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The Therapy Diaries
Share your experiences with therapy, counseling or other forms of professional mental health help.
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Journal of Gratitude
Reflect on a time when mental health challenges led you to appreciate the things you took for granted.
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Fitness Chronicles
Record your journey towards a healthier life, incorporating your workouts, diet changes, and mental health practices.