It’s time for the May Health Writing Challenge, and this month we’re writing about mental health. Last month’s challenge was lung diseases, so May is a bit of a change of pace.
There are many different types of mental illnesses, and many have similar symptoms and treatments.
I hope you find this challenge useful and interesting!
You only need to complete one micro writing task a day for May. Do as many challenges as you can throughout the month, and feel free to share your results with your health writing friends and me!
Remember that just a bit of writing every day helps you improve and feel more confident.
Missed our previous challenges? View them all here.
Plain text version: May 2022 Health Writing Challenge
Theme: Mental Health
1 MAY Define anxiety.
2 MAY List three self-care strategies for anxiety.
3 MAY Define CBT.
4 MAY Explain how many adults experience a mental illness each year.
5 MAY Define depression.
6 MAY Explain how community support programs help people with mental illnesses.
7 MAY List three risk factors for depression.
8 MAY Explain what the autism spectrum is.
9 MAY Explain what the DSM-5 is.
10 MAY List three risk factors for anxiety.
11 MAY Describe three types of mental health professionals.
12 MAY Define psychosis.
13 MAY Explain the differences between depression and sadness.
14 MAY List three treatments for depression.
15 MAY Define anti-anxiety medications.
16 MAY Define schizophrenia.
17 MAY List three risk factors for eating disorders.
18 MAY List the different types of depression.
19 MAY Explain the early warning signs before psychosis.
20 MAY Define PTSD.
21 MAY Explain what mood-stabilising medications do.
22 MAY List three coping strategies for anxiety.
23 MAY Define substance use disorders.
24 MAY Explain how antidepressants work.
25 MAY Define OCD.
26 MAY List the symptoms of PTSD.
27 MAY Explain the difference between a disease and a disorder.
28 MAY Define bipolar disorder.
29 MAY Explain what anticonvulsants do.
30 MAY List one complementary therapy that may help support depression.
31 MAY Define ADHD.
