Relating to the use of reading books and literature as a treatment for emotional, psychological, or medical problems.
From biblio- (book) + therapeutic (healing treatment). This modern term emerged in the 20th century as psychology recognized literature's healing effects.
Bibliotherapy is scientifically proven—reading fiction literally rewires your brain's empathy networks and reduces stress hormones, which is why 'medicine' prescribed by doctors used to mean 'read more books.'
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