Study shows reading Get out of your mind... improves psychological health

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A recent randomized controlled study by Tami Jeffcoat and C. has

shown that reading " Get out of your mind and into your life " for 2 months and

completing its exercises improves psychological health. Such preventive or

therapeutic use of books is called bibliotherapy. This study was conducted using

strict scientific design.

Conclusions of this study are as follows:

" Overall, participants showed significant improvement in psychological health.

Significant preventive effects for depression and anxiety were observed along

with significant ameliorative effects for those in the

clinical ranges of depression, anxiety and stress. "

Reference: Jeffcoat T, SC. A randomized trial of ACT bibliotherapy on the

mental health of K-12 teachers and staff.Behav Res Ther 2012; 50(9): 571-9.

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