Interested in a mental health fic fest?
yes, as a reader
yes, as a writer
maybe/unsure
no, it doesn't interest me
after spending, like… three hours talking this through (and lowkey half-planning it already) with a couple close friends, i figured i’d toss this out here and see if anyone else would be interested 👀
so—what’s the premise?
a 1D fic fest centered around mental health
the goal is to raise awareness and encourage informed, respectful, and thoughtful portrayals of mental health in fanfiction. so much fic out there either misrepresents, romanticizes, or stigmatizes mental illness—and honestly? we’re tired.
this fest would focus on:
encouraging writers to create fics that explore mental health with care and accuracy
sharing resources about various mental conditions
making space for community discussion, education, and healing
whether you’re writing from lived experience or genuine curiosity, the idea is to approach these stories with compassion and intention—not as a plot device, aesthetic, or shorthand for trauma.
sound like something you’d be into? vote in the poll + reblog to spread the word
