We have a series of studies, both completed and ongoing, exploring the impact of expressive writing on health and well-being outcomes. Several clinical trials of expressive writing in patient samples are under analysis, and have been supported by the NIH.
In collaboration with Dr. James Pennebaker, we recently published a book on the topic, Opening Up by Writing It Down 3rd Ed. Throughout its pages, expressive writing is introduced to the reader as a simple, yet powerful self-help technique that can assist individuals in easing troublesome emotions and improving physical and mental well-being. This edition of the book also presents findings and new information from recent scientific literature concerning the topic.