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Journaling for Mental Health: How to Start (Even If You’ve Never Tried Before)
If you've ever stared at a blank page, unsure what to write but knowing you need to get something out, you're not alone. I’ve been there,...

Discovery Journal
Sep 26, 20253 min read


The Ultimate Christmas Self-Care Gift Guide 2025
We all know someone who needs a little extra care. Maybe it is a friend who has had a tough year, a family member under stress, or even...

Discovery Journal
Sep 24, 20254 min read


The Monsters of Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression, and Their Disguises
When we think of Halloween, we picture vampires, ghosts, and werewolves. But the real monsters many of us face every day aren’t...

Discovery Journal
Sep 22, 20254 min read


Songs That Heal: A World Mental Health Day 2025 Playlist with Journaling Ideas
Every year on 10 October, the world comes together to mark World Mental Health Day, a moment to raise awareness, share stories, and...

Discovery Journal
Sep 19, 20257 min read


A Haunted History: The Dark Side of Mental Health Treatments in the UK
Halloween is a time for haunted houses, ghost stories, and creepy costumes, but some of the scariest stories are not fiction at all. The...

Discovery Journal
Sep 17, 20256 min read


Art and Mental Health: How Creativity Heals
Mental health is no longer something hidden away in private journals or whispered about in the dark. Today, it has become a central theme...

Discovery Journal
Sep 15, 20254 min read


Different Types of Journals Explained: Which One Is Right for You
Walk into any stationery shop and you will quickly notice one thing: there are a lot of journals. Lined, dotted, blank, guided,...

Discovery Journal
Sep 10, 20254 min read


Taylor Swift, Mental Health and Journaling: Songs, Prompts and Writing Rituals for Healing
Taylor Swift is more than just a global superstar. She is also a writer, a storyteller, and someone who has never shied away from sharing...

Discovery Journal
Sep 9, 20258 min read


Teen Self-Diagnosis: Navigating Mental Health Labels on TikTok
When I was a teenager, mental health wasn’t a regular conversation. If you felt “off” or stressed, it was chalked up to hormones,...

Discovery Journal
Aug 27, 20255 min read


Best Mental Health Christmas Gifts 2026 In The UK
Best Mental Health Christmas Gifts 2026 When it comes to Christmas shopping, I’m always on the lookout for meaningful gifts. Something more personal than the usual socks or bath set (although I love a good pair of socks!). This year, I wanted to focus on Christmas 2026 gift ideas that truly support mental health, wellbeing, and self-care. These are presents for people who might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just in need of more calm and comfort in their lives. Whether y

Discovery Journal
Aug 25, 20259 min read


Why Writing Down Your Fears Works (According to Psychology)
For years, my fears felt like an endless loop in my head. I would wake up thinking about them, carry them with me all day, and replay...

Discovery Journal
Aug 22, 20254 min read


Emotional Dysregulation, Anxiety and the Power of Journaling
I want to talk about something that took me a long time to understand: emotional dysregulation. For years, I thought I was just “too...

Discovery Journal
Aug 20, 20255 min read


How Anxiety Disorder Looks When You're Neurodiverse
When people think of anxiety, they often imagine someone nervous before a presentation, biting their nails, or avoiding social...

Discovery Journal
Aug 18, 20255 min read


5 Daily Habits That Reduce Anxiety
If you’ve ever typed “how to reduce anxiety” into a search bar at 2 a.m. while your brain is doing backflips, just know: I’ve been there...

Discovery Journal
Aug 11, 20256 min read


Back to School Anxiety: Mental Health Tips for New Starts
New school year. New place. New people. Sounds exciting, and it can be. But for many secondary school pupils, college students, and...

Discovery Journal
Aug 6, 20254 min read


7 Self-Help Journal Prompts That Changed My Life
True self-discovery doesn’t always come from big, dramatic breakthroughs. Sometimes, all it takes is a quiet moment, a blank page, and...

Discovery Journal
Aug 4, 20255 min read


Journaling vs. Therapy: Can Writing Help Anxiety?
Therapy and journaling don’t have to be either/or, but if you’re wondering whether journaling can offer benefits similar to talking to a...

Discovery Journal
Jul 28, 20255 min read


Why Writing Before Bed Eases Anxiety and Helps You Sleep
I used to lie awake at night with my mind on a loop, having OCD didn't help as I was constantly up and down checking, but my anxiety...

Discovery Journal
Jul 9, 20255 min read


Why Journaling for Mental Health Works
Mental health journaling lets you externalize your thoughts. This can help create emotional distance, track mood, and build routine. When...

Discovery Journal
Jul 2, 20254 min read


The Neurodivergent Journal: For ADHD, Autism & Dyslexia
This journal was sensitively adapted for neurodivergent users, including those with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing needs…but before...

Discovery Journal
Jun 30, 20255 min read
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