PLAINS TALK Deborah Haase, LISW READING YOUR WAY TO A HEALTHIER MIND Everyone knows that reading can make us smarter and more cultured and well-rounded individuals, but it can also greatly improve our mental health, In fact, some mental health clinics are employing a program calked "bibliotherapy" or "reading therapy." The process involves structured reading aimedat promoting rocovery and coping abilities. This ckoes not mean nanning a book chub, but rather individual reading by poople with mental illness that is supported by a clinician or poer supporter, Books on the topic of mental welhess can help people feel less isolated and misunderstood, and studies have shown that fiction proves to be vary effective at relieving the depression ard stress involved in living with mental health issues. Skorytelling, creative writing, and reading have long been recognized for their therapeutic potential. In the carly ninctoenth century, physicians began to use bibliotherapy as an intervention technique in rehabilitation and the treatment of mental health issues. While bibliotherpy is not typically recommnked instead of more conventional therapy, it is frequently usad by individuals in therapy and those who are waiting to reccive thcrapy. The caring professionals at Plains Area Mental Health can help clients with depression and other mental health issues. Call our office today at 712-792-2991 or 800-325-1192. Our office is located at 318 South Maple St. Suite 1.Caroll. Helping People Cope With Everyday Living. P.S. Attachment anxiety often goes hand-in-hand with other types of anxiety such as social anxiety or generalized anxiety disorder. PLAINS AREA Mental Health Center Meine P e ti www.plainsareamentalhealth.org PLAINS TALK Deborah Haase, LISW READING YOUR WAY TO A HEALTHIER MIND Everyone knows that reading can make us smarter and more cultured and well-rounded individuals, but it can also greatly improve our mental health, In fact, some mental health clinics are employing a program calked "bibliotherapy" or "reading therapy." The process involves structured reading aimedat promoting rocovery and coping abilities. This ckoes not mean nanning a book chub, but rather individual reading by poople with mental illness that is supported by a clinician or poer supporter, Books on the topic of mental welhess can help people feel less isolated and misunderstood, and studies have shown that fiction proves to be vary effective at relieving the depression ard stress involved in living with mental health issues. Skorytelling, creative writing, and reading have long been recognized for their therapeutic potential. In the carly ninctoenth century, physicians began to use bibliotherapy as an intervention technique in rehabilitation and the treatment of mental health issues. While bibliotherpy is not typically recommnked instead of more conventional therapy, it is frequently usad by individuals in therapy and those who are waiting to reccive thcrapy. The caring professionals at Plains Area Mental Health can help clients with depression and other mental health issues. Call our office today at 712-792-2991 or 800-325-1192. Our office is located at 318 South Maple St. Suite 1.Caroll. Helping People Cope With Everyday Living. P.S. Attachment anxiety often goes hand-in-hand with other types of anxiety such as social anxiety or generalized anxiety disorder. PLAINS AREA Mental Health Center Meine P e ti www.plainsareamentalhealth.org