Startup Poetizer encourages people to explore the healing power and community of poetry for World Mental Health Day 2022
PRAGUE, September 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The pandemic, social and global issues, inflation and more are increasingly taking a toll on the mental health of people around the world. According to mental health america, nearly 50 million Americans currently experience some type of mental health problem, and one in four Americans is between the ages of 18 and 44 reported in a survey who received mental health treatment in 2021-2022. With high demand and unable to find the support they need, many are looking to online communities and exploring alternative therapies for self-expression, including poetry. In recognition of world mental health day, Monday, October 10, 2022, poetthe new generation of poetry in social networks, encourages everyone to write some poetry.
Art therapy has long been used to help people heal from trauma and overcome stress, anxiety, and depression. The demand for mental health services, coupled with changes in the way therapy is covered by insurance, has led many to find new outlets for safe self-expression, and poetry as therapy is making a comeback in a big way. Meanwhile, more and more people, especially GenZ, are leaving traditional social platforms for something more authentic.
In the last decade, and especially during the pandemic, poetry has had a resurgence in what some are calling a complete renaissance. While social media channels give poets an outlet and help launch poets like penthousePoetizer, the poetry-only social media platform not only gives people a voice through the healthy expression of poetry, but also a supportive community and a way to earn additional income.
“The need to address mental health is greater than ever. It’s no surprise that we’re seeing a growing interest in poetry,” he says. Nicholas Mazza, Ph.D., PTR. “Writing poetry offers a unique opportunity for emotional release and self-discovery that empowers and heals, and it’s clear that people are looking for it. They are looking for more positive social connections and communities that are supportive, understanding and where expression is authentic. Poetizer them gives this with all the benefits for a healthier mind.”
Nicholas Mazza, Ph.D, PTR, editor of the Journal of Poetry Therapy and president of the National Association for Poetry Therapy has practiced, researched, and taught poetry therapy for more than 40 years. He says that poetry’s unique use of language, symbol, story, and rhythm has been effective in therapeutic settings. And while it’s often a lonely act, sharing poetry can bring additional healing and support.
“Poetry has the unique ability to facilitate meaningful shared experiences,” says Dr. Mazza. “Poetizer has given poetry a home as a social network that connects people with others who have the same emotions about life, social issues, economic and global concerns. It allows people to express themselves freely and build a community”.
Chloe Aldecoa-DeFina24, of Arizona She debuted her first poetry book in college, but struggled to get it published, until a Google search led her to Poetizer. Recently, thanks to Poetizer Publishing, Chloe published Dangerous women are full of joy, which is currently on sale at the Poetizer Bookstore.
“I love that poets leave comments for each other,” Aldecoa-DeFina said. “Some of the feedback I get is how people really relate to what I’m writing about, or if they’ve experienced a certain feeling like that. It’s nice to know that people are going through the same things you’re going through.”
penthouse is a poet who has found tremendous success sharing his work and connecting with others who use poetry to heal. The anonymous three-time New York Times bestselling author of LVOE (Simon & Schuster, 2022) and Poetizer Ambassador said that during the pandemic he received messages from many people who were working through their emotions saying that poetry helped them process their sadness. “I think it’s amazing how many people find therapy through poetry. Getting it out of your head and onto paper is a beautiful lost art.”
“One of the most powerful things we’ve seen is an increase in ‘Statement Poetry’ expressing emotion about social and global issues.” He says lukas sedlacekCEO of Poetizer. “Last spring, many people were writing poems in support of Ukrainethat we decided to print them and hang them on John Lennon’s wall in prague. It was then that we saw our global community come together in expressions of all kinds and understood the power of poetry and Poetizer.”
World Mental Health Day 2022: write a poem, publish a book
The WHO has designated Monday, October 10, 2022 such as World Mental Health Day, an initiative to revive efforts to protect and improve mental health. Poetizer encourages everyone to write at least one poem that expresses something that is on their mind. They can keep it personal, share it with one or many “someones,” and experience Poetizer’s open and supportive community firsthand.
To encourage more gift-giving and sharing, Poetizer launched Poetizer Publishing in August 2022, a platform that challenges traditional publishing norms with a greener alternative that reduces waste and carbon footprint by printing on demand and closer to the point of delivery. The platform does all the work, from formatting and illustrations to printing and marketing, and gives authors the opportunity to earn more than other desktop publishing services.
Poetizer is a free platform available through the Poetizer app for iOS and Android, and accessible through its website.
Nicholas MazzaPhD, PTR, is Professor and Dean Emeritus of the Florida State University, Faculty of Social Work. he holds Florida licenses in psychology, clinical social work, and marriage and family therapy and has been involved in the practice, research, and teaching of poetry therapy for over 40 years. A widely published scholar and poet, Dr. Mazza is the author of Poetry therapy: theory and practice3rd Edition (2022), founding and continuing editor of the Journal of Poetry Therapy, and president of the National Association for Therapeutic Poetry.
About Poetizer
Poetizer believes that poetry can be a force for good in the world. Launched in 2018, Poetizer is the first social network “born” in Europe and the first next-generation social network and publishing platform with over 330,000 users and over 3,000,000 poems published to date. It allows users to read, write and share poems with the supportive community and also publish through Poetizer Publishing and sell their poetry books in the Bookstore for additional income. The technology startup aims to digitize, decentralize, green, modernize and democratize the publishing industry. For more information visit www.Poetizer.com.
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