What are the best books to read for World Mental Health Day?
Oct 10 2024
Today is World Mental Health Day, an opportunity to support mental health education and awareness. It’s a time to help prevent social stigma and support those working in mental health care as well as assist in making mental health care available around the world. According to the World Health Organization, “the objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.”Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects not only how we feel but also how we act and think. Prioritizing mental health is necessary as it’s a major component of our overall health and wellness.5 ways reading supports mental health
- Reduce stress levels: Reading for as little as 6 minutes a day has been shown to reduce stress levels by 60%.
- Enhance sense of human connection and empathy: Engaging with diverse stories outside our own lived experiences can help bring us a greater sense of empathy, leading to stronger relationships.
- Reduce loneliness: Reading can provide comfort in times of stress as well as reduce loneliness.
- Improve cognitive skills: Reading can help improve vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and knowledge.
- Brain health: Reading works your brain and helps with memory function, preventing memory loss.
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