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Objetivo: A terapia narrativa e a escrita terapêutica têm sido associadas à
promoção do bem-estar psicológico, nomeadamente através da ressignificação de
experiências, da organização das vivências e da melhoria da regulação emocional.
Simultaneamente, a crescente digitalização da saúde mental tem impulsionado o
desenvolvimento de plataformas online e comunidades virtuais que promovem o suporte
social e reduzem o isolamento. O presente estudo pretende realizar uma revisão sistemática
da literatura, de modo a analisar se a escrita terapêutica, em articulação com o suporte
social online, nomeadamente em hibrid care communities, contribui para a promoção do
bem-estar. Método: Foi realizada uma busca extensiva nas bases de dados B-On, Google
Scholar, PubMed, Springer Link, Taylor & Francis e Scielo. Foram incluídos estudos
publicados entre 1980 e 2025 que cumpriram os critérios de inclusão predefinidos. A
qualidade dos estudos foi avaliada segundo o Método PRISMA. Resultados: A revisão
integrou trinta e oito estudos que analisaram a eficácia da escrita terapêutica e da terapia
narrativa em contextos digitais e em comunidades de suporte online. Os resultados indicam
que a escrita terapêutica mediada por tecnologias digitais está associada à redução de
sintomas psicológicos, como ansiedade, depressão e stress, ao aumento do bem-estar
subjetivo e ao fortalecimento do suporte social percebido. Além disso, em diferentes
condições de saúde (física e mental), a participação em comunidades online favorece
processos de autorregulação emocional, reconstrução identitária e coesão social. Esses
contextos promovem validação emocional, normalização de experiências e sentimento de
pertença, contribuindo para o empoderamento dos indivíduos e para a melhoria da sua
adaptação psicológica. Conclusões: Os resultados sugerem que a escrita terapêutica,
quando integrada em contextos de suporte social online, constitui uma estratégia eficaz e
promissora para a promoção do bem-estar psicológico. A articulação entre expressão
narrativa e interação social digital potencializa processos de ressignificação, autorreflexão
e regulação emocional, contribuindo para a reconstrução do self e para o fortalecimento
das redes de apoio. Apesar destes benefícios, a evidência científica ainda se encontra em
fase de consolidação, sendo necessária maior uniformização metodológica e o
desenvolvimento de estudos empíricos mais robustos. Estas abordagens devem ser
consideradas complementares às intervenções tradicionais, destacando-se o seu potencial
para a prática clínica e para o desenvolvimento de soluções inovadoras em saúde mental no
contexto digital.
Objective: Narrative therapy and therapeutic writing have been associated with the promotion of psychological well-being, especially through the re-signification of experiences, the organization of lived events, and improvements in emotional regulation. At the same time, the increasing digitalization of mental health has fostered the development of online platforms and virtual communities that enhance social support and reduce isolation. The present study intends to conduct a systematic literature review to examine whether therapeutic writing, in conjunction with online social support, particularly within hybrid care communities, promotes psychological well-being. Method: An extensive search was carried out across the databases B-On, Google Scholar, PubMed, Springer Link, Taylor & Francis and SciELO. Studies published between 1980 and 2025 that met predefined inclusion criteria were selected. Study quality was assessed using the PRISMA method. Results: The review included thirty-eight studies examining the effectiveness of therapeutic writing and narrative therapy in digital contexts and online support communities. Results show that digitally mediated therapeutic writing is associated with reductions in psychological symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress as well as increases in subjective well-being and perceived social support. Additionally, across various physical and mental health conditions, participation in online communities fosters emotional self-regulation, identity reconstruction, and social cohesion. These environments promote emotional validation, normalization of experiences, and a sense of belonging, contributing to individual empowerment and improved psychological adjustment. Conclusions: The findings suggest that therapeutic writing, when combined with online social support contexts, represents an effective and promising strategy for promoting psychological well-being. The combination of narrative expression and digital social interaction enhances processes of meaning-making, self-reflection, and emotional regulation, contributing to self-reconstruction and the strengthening of support networks. In spite of these benefits, the scientific evidence is still emerging, highlighting the need for greater methodological standardization and more robust empirical studies. These approaches should be considered complementary to traditional interventions, given their potential for clinical practice and for the development of innovative digital mental health solutions.
Objective: Narrative therapy and therapeutic writing have been associated with the promotion of psychological well-being, especially through the re-signification of experiences, the organization of lived events, and improvements in emotional regulation. At the same time, the increasing digitalization of mental health has fostered the development of online platforms and virtual communities that enhance social support and reduce isolation. The present study intends to conduct a systematic literature review to examine whether therapeutic writing, in conjunction with online social support, particularly within hybrid care communities, promotes psychological well-being. Method: An extensive search was carried out across the databases B-On, Google Scholar, PubMed, Springer Link, Taylor & Francis and SciELO. Studies published between 1980 and 2025 that met predefined inclusion criteria were selected. Study quality was assessed using the PRISMA method. Results: The review included thirty-eight studies examining the effectiveness of therapeutic writing and narrative therapy in digital contexts and online support communities. Results show that digitally mediated therapeutic writing is associated with reductions in psychological symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress as well as increases in subjective well-being and perceived social support. Additionally, across various physical and mental health conditions, participation in online communities fosters emotional self-regulation, identity reconstruction, and social cohesion. These environments promote emotional validation, normalization of experiences, and a sense of belonging, contributing to individual empowerment and improved psychological adjustment. Conclusions: The findings suggest that therapeutic writing, when combined with online social support contexts, represents an effective and promising strategy for promoting psychological well-being. The combination of narrative expression and digital social interaction enhances processes of meaning-making, self-reflection, and emotional regulation, contributing to self-reconstruction and the strengthening of support networks. In spite of these benefits, the scientific evidence is still emerging, highlighting the need for greater methodological standardization and more robust empirical studies. These approaches should be considered complementary to traditional interventions, given their potential for clinical practice and for the development of innovative digital mental health solutions.
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Escrita terapêutica Grupos de suporte online Bem-estar Hibrid care communities Therapeutic writing Online support groups Well-being