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25 publications paying for mental health, psychology & neurodivergence writing

Earn $1-$2/word from your next features.

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George ~ FWN
Oct 08, 2025
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Want to pitch a feature on mental health, psychology or neurodivergence but not sure where to send it?

Today I’m sharing an up-to-date list of publications that pay for writing about mental health, psychology and/or neurodivergence. Some are paying up to $1/word.

I’ve included lots of information on pay rates, editorial guidelines, and submission links. Everything you need to pitch your latest ideas and land that next commission!

Not written in this space before? Mental health is something that affects everyone, and this collection is broad enough that just browsing through it might spark your next great idea.

If you have insights into specific pay rates, or if you’ve been offered different terms than those listed here, please let me know by replying to this email or by messaging me on Substack.


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25 publications paying for mental health & psychology writing

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