bibliotherapy

/ˌbɪbliəˈθɛrəpi/
noun
  1. The use of reading books as a form of therapy or emotional support.
    • Many libraries now offer bibliotherapy programs for mental wellness.
    • The counselor recommended bibliotherapy to help the child cope with grief.
    • After a stressful week, she turned to bibliotherapy and found comfort in a novel.
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