It is unsurprising, given my own struggles, that I have always been intrigued by fictional representations of mental illness. As society-at-large attempts to redress some of the taboos surrounding psychological ailments, the publishing industry has been working overtime to fill the gaping chasm in accurate portrayals of mental illness. While there is still an incredible … Continue reading Why We Need More Mental Illness In Fiction
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Can Fiction Help You? An Introduction To Bibliotherapy
As someone who has been reading for almost as long as I've been talking, it can be difficult for me to appreciate the direct but subtle ways in which fiction helps me to navigate the peaks and troughs of life. Only over recent years - and as a result of suffering from various kinds of … Continue reading Can Fiction Help You? An Introduction To Bibliotherapy