There are clear commonalities between the Snoezelen method and therapeutic storytelling (fairy tale therapy). When conducting fairy therapy in a room, we deal with synergetic effect of sensory stimuli (characteristic Snoezelen) imaginary Both symbolic space constitute „different“ world. Each type art therapy, including bibliotherapy it contains, affect senses, thus supporting memory. The articl...

background: intensity of depressive symptoms could be exacerbated due to the paucity of appropriate treatments. we assessed the effectiveness of bibliotherapy and text messaging, which aimed at amelioration of patient’s behavior and consciousness, which could lead to suicide prevention. methods: this was a randomized clinical trial implemented in rural health centers of isfahan district (iran)....

Crime is a popular genre of fiction, widely read but sometimes seen as 'throwaway'. Disregarding this type of fiction because it is seen as low quality does not take into account its value to readers. Reading has been established as a means of improving mental health and well-being-often known as bibliotherapy. This often focuses on fiction considered to have literary merit rather than genre fi...

Background Smoking cessation is associated with weight gain, and the risk of gain a common deterrent to quitting smoking. Thus, identification strategies for reducing post-smoking critical. Objective Conduct secondary analysis data from Fit & Quit trial determine if greater frequency self-weighing less in context smoking cessation. Methods Participants (N = 305) were randomized one three 2-mont...

OBJECTIVE Evaluate a new 5-step method for testing mediators hypothesized to account for the effects of depression prevention programs. METHOD In this indicated prevention trial, at-risk teens with elevated depressive symptoms were randomized to a group cognitive-behavioral (CB) intervention, group supportive expressive intervention, CB bibliotherapy, or assessment-only control condition. R...

BACKGROUND By using a public health approach to the treatment of alcohol problems, this study analyzed the efficacy and cost analysis of two versions of a community-level mail intervention to promote self-change among alcohol abusers who had never sought help or treatment. METHODS A total of 825 participants who responded to media solicitations were randomly assigned to one of two interventio...