The Therapy Suite: How Reading Can Transform Your Mental Health
Episode Overview
Reading can improve focus and reduce stress. Choosing books you enjoy makes reading more beneficial. Short, regular reading sessions can fit into any routine. Book clubs and online forums help combat loneliness. Reading enhances concentration and vocabulary in children.
Reading helped me by taking the focus away from my problems and immersing myself in a book.
In this episode of The Therapy Suite, Gavin J sits down with Kelly, a passionate advocate for the mental health benefits of reading. Kelly shares her journey from youth worker to reading intervention coordinator, explaining how books have played a pivotal role in her life and career. She highlights the power of reading to improve focus and reduce stress, especially during challenging times.
Kelly’s insights are rooted in her experience working with children, where she saw firsthand how reading can enhance concentration and vocabulary. She emphasises the importance of choosing books that resonate personally, which can make reading a more enjoyable and beneficial activity. The conversation also touches on the social aspects of reading, such as joining book clubs and online forums, which can help combat loneliness and foster a sense of community.
Kelly offers practical advice on incorporating reading into daily routines, suggesting short, manageable chunks of time and the use of e-books for convenience. Whether you’re a fast reader or someone who savours each page, Kelly’s tips are designed to make reading a more integral part of your life. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for how reading can be a powerful tool for mental well-being.
So why not pick up a book and see where it takes you?