Mental Health Awareness Week (11th -17th May 2026)

 

Looking after your mental health matters every week — but during Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re spotlighting the tools that can help.

 

Reading for pleasure

Reading for pleasure has been shown to support better mental health and wellbeing. People who read regularly are less likely to feel stressed or low, and more likely to report higher levels of life satisfaction. In fact, 44% of regular readers say reading has improved their mental health—nearly twice as many as those who don’t currently read or have fallen out of the habit.

 

Reading Well Collections

 

Reading Well for mental health provides helpful information and support for managing common mental health conditions, or dealing with difficult feelings and experiences. Some books also include personal stories from people who are living with or caring for someone with mental health needs.
The books are available to borrow from your local library. Selected titles are also available to borrow as e-books and audiobooks. 

 

 

 

eLibrary Mental Health Awareness Collections 

 

Libby/Overdrive

Borrowbox