<p>This week interns Laini, Anngie, Emily, and Diana talk about all things to do with writing and mental health. Specifically, the idea of a "tortured artist", the romanticization of mental health struggles in the field of writing, and the benefits journaling can provide for your mental health.&nbsp;</p> <p>Laini: <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/habits-not-hacks/201408/how-writing-makes-you-happier-smarter-and-more-persuasive#:~:text=Writing%20closes%20out%20your%20%E2%80%9Cmental%20tabs%E2%80%9D&amp;text=This%20is%20often%20the%20result,crashing%20due%20to%20tab%20overload">How Writing Makes You Happier, Smarter, and More Persuasive</a></p> <p>Anngie: <a href="https://www.librarypoint.org/blogs/post/burning-with-creativity/">Burning with Creativity: Authors Who Suffer from Mental Illness</a></p> <p>Emily: <a href="https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/">83 Benefits of Journaling for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress</a></p> <p>Diana: <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/202001/discover-8-journaling-techniques-better-mental-health">Discover 8 Journaling Techniques for Better Mental Health</a></p>