Journaling for Mental Health: Research-Backed Benefits & 5 Easy Steps to Begin

Journaling for mental health is a simple yet powerful way to care for your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Backed by research from the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), expressive and positive affect journaling have been shown to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and increase life satisfaction.

This blog explores how journaling—especially when focused on gratitude and personal growth—can help you process emotions, build resilience, and strengthen your connection with God. It also includes five practical steps to help you begin your own journaling practice, from choosing a journal and setting a routine to using prompts that inspire reflection and hope.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your self-awareness or invite God into your healing process, journaling can become a meaningful tool for balance, clarity, and peace.