Evaluating the efficacy of a 91-day self-talk mental health self-care journal

Self-talk describes our inner monologue, or “inner voice”, that we are often conscious of. This self-talk can be important and helpful, such as when it is encouraging us, calming our fears, or giving us confidence. However, often this self-talk is negative, and can make us feel sad, upset, or worthless. There has been a recent surge in the popularity of health-promotive self-care products, or products aimed at providing individuals with “the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to achieve and maintain good health”. However, there has not yet been a self-care journal aimed at improving positive self-talk. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of a 91-day self-talk journal for improving self-talk, mental health, and overall well-being. By the end of this project, Switch Research will receive a detailed report and academic manuscript prepared for peer-reviewed publication, both outlining the efficacy of their self-talk journal.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ryan Rhodes

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Partner:

Switch Research

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

University of Victoria

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