An investigation of experiences of reading for mental health and well-being and their relation to models of bibliotherapy

Bibliotherapy is the use of imaginative or self-help literature as an intervention for mental health problems. It aims to provide psycho-social support and treatment and is used with individuals or in a group. Bibliotherapy has come to prominence in the UK over the past decade. Bibliotherapy schemes...

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Main Author: Brewster, Elizabeth
Other Authors: Sen, Barbara ; Cox, Andrew
Published: University of Sheffield 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.548560