title: Writing as a therapeutic modality.
abstract: 1. Most psychiatric and mental health professionals are experienced with writing in some form as a tool for encouraging patients to express feelings and identify stressors. 2. Narrative writing, or journal writing, can also help patients identify areas of conflict in their lives and to clarify complicated issues. 3. Writing can be used effectively with patients who are reluctant or embarrassed to speak openly in one-on-one interactions.
authors.affiliation: nmcgihon@osf1.gmu.edu
authors.forename: N N
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: McGihon
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003142:Communication; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012752:Shame; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D014956:Writing