Reading Well for Teens campaign in Libraries

Libraries have launched a new collection of books to promote mental wellbeing for teens via The Reading Agency’s latest Reading Well campaign.

The Reading Well for Teens collection was launched on World Mental Health Day on 10 October in public libraries across England and Wales.

These books promote mental wellbeing and help to break down common misconceptions and barriers around mental health issues and topics such as body image, neurodiversity, sexuality and gender identity, and difficult experiences including bereavement and bullying, as well as social pressures.

Reading Well has been developed by The Reading Agency in partnership with Libraries Connected and the Society of Chief Librarians Cymru and is delivered with public libraries. To find out more visit: Reading Well. 

Councillor Marcus Hart, Cabinet Member for Communities for Worcestershire County Council said, “Worcestershire’s libraries, are committed to raising awareness around young people’s mental health. Mental health awareness is an increasingly important issue, and it’s great to see the county’s libraries come together and showcase their commitment to supporting this through their Reading Well Campaign.”

If you need mental health support:

• Visit Kooth for free, safe and anonymous mental wellbeing support for young people in Worcestershire.
• Ring HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 if you feel overwhelmed and want to talk with someone confidentially about how you feel.
• Cruse Bereavement Care - offer support with bereavement and grief. There is a freephone helpline to access support: 0808 808 1677.

If you’re in crisis in Worcestershire, you can call the Urgent Mental Health Helpline on 0808 196 9127, text WOO to 85258 or visit: Healthy Minds.