Writing and Wellness

The 2007 Wellness and Writing Connections Conference provides an open forum for interdisciplinary inquiry into the connections between well-being and writing. The conference serves professionals and individuals who are interested in writing as a tool for well-being and for alleviating symptoms of physical and mental health challenges.

Current research shows that when people write their deepest thoughts and feelings about stressful events, their heart rate slows, their bodies are better able to fight infection, and they experience a general sense of well-being. Furthermore, studies suggest that regular guided writing can lower blood pressure and relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Research also shows that guided writing activities may provide relief from depression, other mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and eating disorders.

The 2007 Wellness and Writing Connections Conference, sponsored by American InterContinental University- Dunwoody Campus, will focus on the connection between expressive writing and well-being, both physical and emotional. The conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.