Mental Health Initiative

MHI: UGLY SWEATER POEM by Jessica Drake-Thomas

• June 1, 2022
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Trigger Warning: This piece addresses mental health The HWA is pleased to launch its Mental Health Initiative, a coordinated roll-out of events, resources, and activities intended to promote positive mental… Read more

HWA Mental Health Initiative

• June 1, 2022
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In June 2022, the Horror Writers Association launched its Mental Health Initiative, comprising, resources, and activities intended to promote positive mental health, foster the concept of hope, and challenge the… Read more

Mental Health Initiative Charter

• June 1, 2022
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From the HWA Wellness Committee

The aim of the Horror Writers Association’s Mental Health Initiative is to bring hope and promote inclusion for those who endure mental illness. The initiative… Read more

HWA MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE RESOURCES

• June 1, 2022
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This listing is non-exhaustible and will be updated regularly so that members have access to the most current materials as we gain access to them. For the purposes of this… Read more

MHI: POWERS OF FIRE by Mary Leoson

• June 1, 2022
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Trigger Warning: This piece addresses mental health The HWA is pleased to launch its Mental Health Initiative, a coordinated roll-out of events, resources, and activities intended to promote positive mental… Read more

13 Reasons Horror Should Put On A Happy Face by Nzondi

• May 21, 2019
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In Heath Ledger's Oscar-winning performance in his portrayal of Batman's most notorious villain in The Dark Knight, he said, “As you know, madness is like gravity … all it takes is a little push.”

Out of the Darkness: A Conversation by Lee Murray and Dave Jeffery

• May 14, 2019
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Lee Murray and Dave Jeffery are grateful to the HWA for this opportunity to contribute to Mental Health Awareness Month.

This Is All of Us by Mark Matthews

• May 7, 2019
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If it’s true that some of the greatest horror fiction comes from the deepest personal pain, that the torment of the writer weaves itself into fiction, then Horror, the way it shines a light on the darkest parts of humanity, is in a unique position to look at mental health.

The HWA Supports Mental Health Awareness Month

• May 1, 2019
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The Horror Writers Association is pleased to announce a new program to show support to those in the horror community and beyond facing mental health issues or helping friends and… Read more