Creative Writing

Mark Pearson is Assistant Professor in mental health at the University of Nottingham, with a clinical background as a mental health nurse. He is a researcher within the area of health humanities.Helen Foster is a writer and researcher in creative narrative practices. Her research explores the processes of writing and oral storytelling as wellbeing tools.

• Chapter 1. Definitions and a brief history of writing for health and well-being Chapter 2. Why is writing good for you? Chapter 3. Connecting with creative writing for health Chapter 3a. Writing in groups Chapter 3b. Writing by yourself, for yourself Chapter 3c. Writing in a healthcare setting Chapter 3d. Writing as a writer Chapter 4. Creative writing for health in practice: case studies Chapter 4a. case study 1: Surviving by Storytelling: online poetry and mental health workshops; Mark Pearson Chapter 4b. case Study 2: Writing the menopause; Helen Foster Chapter 4c. case Study 3: Mindful writing in an adult learning context; Helen Foster Chapter 4d. case study 4: Creative writing and psychosis; Mark Pearson Chapter 5. An ethical approach Chapter 6. Final thoughts