Writing as emotional release therapy to reduce symptoms of depression.

Abstract

An accident can change your life in an instant. Without prior warning, the mental state can undergo a drastic change that can put mental health and quality of life at risk. This article presents a case of the psychological impact that a fracture of the 5th metatarsal bone of the left foot had on the mental and emotional state of a teacher. The importance of knowing and identifying the appropriate coping strategies to find a way to express and release emotions and thoughts is highlighted. In this case, writing or the art of expression through the written word was used as a means to cope with 50 days of disability.