Poetry Workshops to Help Reduce Anxiety and Improve Well-Being

This study invites people with stomach problems (dyspepsia or gastroparesis) and anxiety or depression to join virtual poetry workshops. The workshops are designed to help you process your emotions, find meaning in your health journey, and connect with others facing similar challenges. Poetry writing and sharing can help shift your mindset from fear toward hope and remind you that your identity is bigger than your diagnosis.

When people receive a difficult diagnosis, they often feel overwhelmed and anxious, but providers don't always pay attention to emotional well-being. This trial exists to see whether creative activities like poetry can help reduce anxiety, fight isolation, and give patients a sense of control and community during a challenging time.