AI Prompts for Claude for Mental Health

Give me five journaling prompts to help me process [DESCRIBE EMOTION OR SITUATION, E.G. "FEELING OVERWHELMED AT WORK" OR "ANXIETY ABOUT A MAJOR LIFE CHANGE"]. Each prompt should open up reflection rather than asking me to solve the problem.

I want to start a daily journaling habit but do not know what to write. Give me a simple weekly structure with a different focus for each day that builds self-awareness over time.

Write a guided journaling exercise for exploring [DESCRIBE THEME, E.G. "MY RELATIONSHIP WITH FAILURE" OR "WHAT I ACTUALLY WANT FROM LIFE"]. Walk me through the reflection step by step.

I have been feeling [DESCRIBE EMOTION] lately and cannot quite identify why. Give me a series of questions to ask myself that might help me understand the underlying cause.

Write the morning journaling prompts I can use to start the day with intention rather than anxiety. I want something that takes under 5 minutes and grounds me before checking my phone.

Explain [DESCRIBE CONCEPT, E.G. "COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS", "ATTACHMENT STYLES", "THE WINDOW OF TOLERANCE"] in plain language. Give me a practical example of how this shows up in everyday life.

I think I might be experiencing [DESCRIBE SYMPTOM OR PATTERN, E.G. "SOCIAL ANXIETY" OR "BURNOUT"]. What are the common signs and what are some evidence-based ways people manage this?

What is the difference between [DESCRIBE TWO COMMONLY CONFUSED CONCEPTS, E.G. "ANXIETY AND PANIC", "SADNESS AND DEPRESSION", "STRESS AND BURNOUT"]? How do I tell which one applies to me?

Explain how [DESCRIBE THERAPY OR APPROACH, E.G. "CBT", "ACT", "SOMATIC THERAPY"] works in plain language. What kinds of issues does it help with and what does a session actually look like?

I want to understand how [DESCRIBE PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESS, E.G. "TRAUMA AFFECTS THE NERVOUS SYSTEM" OR "GRIEF WORKS IN STAGES"]. Explain it in a way that helps me make sense of my own experience.

Give me three evidence-based coping strategies for [DESCRIBE SITUATION, E.G. "ACUTE ANXIETY" OR "LOW MOOD IN THE WINTER MONTHS"]. Explain why each one works and how to use it in the moment.

Design a simple daily wellbeing routine for someone who is [DESCRIBE SITUATION, E.G. "GOING THROUGH A STRESSFUL PERIOD" OR "RECOVERING FROM BURNOUT"]. It should take under 20 minutes total and be realistic to maintain.

I find it hard to wind down before bed. Write a 10-minute wind-down routine backed by what we know about sleep and the nervous system.

Help me build a self-care plan for [DESCRIBE CHALLENGING PERIOD OR SITUATION]. What should I prioritize, what should I let go of, and what are the early warning signs I need to watch for?

I want to set a boundary with [DESCRIBE PERSON OR SITUATION] but I am not sure how to do it without conflict. Help me think through what the boundary actually is and how I might communicate it clearly.

Someone I care about is going through [DESCRIBE DIFFICULTY, E.G. "DEPRESSION" OR "A LOSS"]. What are the most helpful things I can say and do, and what should I avoid?

I want to talk to [DESCRIBE PERSON, E.G. "MY PARTNER" OR "MY MANAGER"] about how I have been feeling. Help me figure out what I actually want to say and how to start the conversation.

Write a script for asking for professional mental health support. I am nervous about making the call to a therapist or GP. What should I say and what information should I have ready?

I am supporting a friend who is struggling with [DESCRIBE]. What boundaries should I set to protect my own wellbeing while still being there for them?

How do I respond when someone dismisses my mental health concerns with [DESCRIBE DISMISSIVE RESPONSE, E.G. "JUST THINK POSITIVE" OR "EVERYONE FEELS LIKE THAT"]? Give me language that is calm and assertive.