Today is World Mental Health Day. Did you know that reading has been shown to help those experiencing mental health issues? Psychology Today says that “frequent fiction readers are often associated with better social ability and higher empathy scores.” Happy reading, indeed!
ALT Mental health benefits of reading books:
- Reduces stress, improves mood
- Exercises your brain
- Improves concentration and focus
- Introduces you to different worlds and points of view
- Augments the ability to empathize with others.