1. the use of books and reading as a form of therapy to help solve personal problems or promote mental health
Usage: medical; psychological

Examples

• The counselor recommended bibliotherapy to help the patient cope with grief.
• Many libraries now offer bibliotherapy programs for people dealing with depression.
• Self-help books are commonly used in bibliotherapy sessions.
• The therapist assigned specific novels as part of the bibliotherapy treatment.
• Research shows that bibliotherapy can be effective for anxiety disorders.
• The hospital’s bibliotherapy program helps patients process their emotions through reading.