The Mental Health Benefits of Reading
March 16th, 2022
Richard Sima
Research shows that literature can help—from the clinic to the community.
Psychology Today
Posted byCherry Ng
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Abstract/Description
Bibliotherapy, the therapeutic use of select reading material, has been used to alleviate many different mental health challenges.
Reading fiction has been found to improve one's social cognition and ability to empathize with others.
New research finds that reading programs can support youth mental health through conversation and connection.
Reading fiction has been found to improve one's social cognition and ability to empathize with others.
New research finds that reading programs can support youth mental health through conversation and connection.
