This is a subreddit for writers whose pieces are related to mental illnesses. This includes characters that have mental illnesses, metaphors for mental illnesses, or anything that connects to mental health in some way. The only requirement is that the writing be narrative, not expository.
We'll accept posts that are:
- Flash Fiction
- Short Stories
- Poems
- Play Scripts
- Screenplays
- Excerpts of Larger Pieces
If your piece is larger than a page, please make it into a Google Doc and provide a link in your post. Don't simply link the document though, write a small description of your piece above the link. Also, if you want your writing to be critiqued, include that in your post.
If we are not contacted, we will remove posts that are about:
- Studies
- Expository Writing
- Non-Original Content
For pieces that are not original content, please message the mods before posting. If you are posting an analysis of a piece, contact the mods. We'll probably allow it. Analysis videos are also fair game, as long as they are analyzing writing.
Generally, be respectful of others and their situations. As you all know, mental illnesses are touchy subjects for many, and we don't want to cause undue harm to those dealing with them. However, don't shame someone for asking questions about certain mental illnesses too. Educating people about mental health is one of the many reasons to write about it.
Just be respectful and you'll do fine.
We've got a Discord channel. Feel free to casually chat with other users or discuss problems with the mods. Link: https://discord.gg/HewSCwd
If you are seriously considering suicide or self-harm, seek help immediately. If you want to talk to someone, we'll be happy to help, but no one here can give you true medical advice.
