IST 605: Bibliotherapy

Welcome to this Pathfinder on Bibliotherapy and its positive benefits on Mental Health! This is a resource designed especially for high school students interested in understanding how books and reading can support emotional healing and well-being. Bibliotherapy is the practice of using literature as a therapeutic tool to explore feelings, cope with stress, and promote mental health. This guide will introduce you to the key ideas behind bibliotherapy, including its history and different types, such as self-help and creative therapy. You'll find recommended books that address common teen mental health topics, like anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. This guide offers access to trusted resources and materials about where to seek further support if needed. Whether you're looking for tools about how reading can supplement your current mental health treatment or looking for resources to support a friend or just out of curiousity, this guide will help you explore bibliotherapy in an approachable and practical way.

Explore the multiple tabs on the left side to navigate the listed books, articles, websites, and other searching tips. The Introduction is always a great place to start, and then going to the Search Strategies will help you figure out what kind of resources you want to use or start with. 

I've provided some search phrases/terms if you're stuck.

Don't resonate with the sources I've provided? This should help you find how to look for more!