Our Submission Guidelines

Helpful Living Magazine welcomes meaningful, original submissions that center mental health, wellness, healing, growth, and human connection. We publish stories and resources that help readers feel seen, supported, and encouraged. Our mission is simple: end the stigma one issue at a time.

We are looking for writing that feels honest, thoughtful, and relatable. Helpful Living is a mental health and wellness magazine created to meet people where they are, especially those who may be quietly carrying stress, grief, anxiety, burnout, loneliness, or change. A single article can be life changing when it gives someone language for what they are feeling, hope for what comes next, or a practical first step toward healing.

What We Publish

We accept submissions that reflect the Helpful Living mission, including:

  • Mental health awareness.

  • Personal healing and recovery stories.

  • Anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout.

  • Trauma, grief, and resilience.

  • Self-care and wellness practices.

  • Community, belonging, and connection.

  • Growth, mindset, and emotional support.

  • Practical resources that help people begin or continue their wellness journey.

What We’re Looking For

We value articles that are:

  • Human and easy to connect with.

  • Original and authentic.

  • Clear, compassionate, and hopeful.

  • Informative without sounding clinical.

  • Grounded in lived experience, insight, or practical support.

Readers come to Helpful Living because they want to feel understood. The right article can be the first moment someone realizes they are not alone. It can offer comfort, direction, and the courage to take the next step. That is the kind of impact we want every submission to have.

Please include the following with your submission:

  • Full name / Pen name

  • Email address.

  • Short author bio, 4-5 sentences of what you are currently doing.

  • Article title or pitch.

  • Full draft or excerpt, depending on submission type 800 words max.

  • Any relevant links, credentials, or social media handles.

  • 3-4 Photos to coincide with the article. This includes a headshot and any candid photos 300 PPI (pixels per inch).

Suggested Submission Types

We welcome:

  • Personal essays.

  • Wellness and self-care articles.

  • Mental health education pieces.

  • Recovery and healing stories.

  • Community and connection features.

  • Resource guides.

  • Reflective or inspirational articles.

  • Story-driven pieces with a clear takeaway.

Why Helpful Living Matters

Mental health is deeply personal, and so is healing. Many people are looking for a place where they can read something that truly speaks to what they are going through. Helpful Living was created to be that place. We believe that when people find the right article, resource, or message at the right time, it can become the beginning of a new wellness journey.

That is why our magazine is more than a publication. It is a space for compassion, truth, and practical hope. Every issue is part of a bigger mission to remove shame, build understanding, and remind readers that healing is possible.

Pitch your idea before sending in your article. One your article is approved you will be given the okay to submit. In addition, let us know why you feel you are a great candidate as a contributor in our magazine.

In the subject line indicate what topic your article will be about from the list provided below

Email submission to info@helpfullivingmag.com

A deadline reminder will be sent out no later than a week before the due date of your submission.

Helpful Living exists to end the stigma one issue at a time by sharing stories, resources, and conversations that help people heal, grow, and feel seen.

If your story can encourage, inform, or support someone on their wellness journey, we want to hear from you. Helpful Living is here for the honest stories, the hopeful lessons, and the voices that remind people they are not alone.

Advertising

Reach an engaged audience that values mental health, wellness, healing, and meaningful living. Helpful Living offers brands the opportunity to connect with readers through purpose-driven content, thoughtful storytelling, and a publication built on trust, compassion, and community. From sponsored features to premium placement opportunities, advertising with Helpful Living helps your message stand out in a space where it truly matters. For sponsored and premium placement opportunities, send and email to us at info@helpfullivingmag.com today!