This Mental Health Awareness Week, be kind to yourself and take time out to read something you enjoy. Reading for pleasure is a proven way to relieve stress. (We have some evidence to support this on our Better Read pages!) Read a book, a poem, a graphic novel or something else. It doesn’t matter as long as you enjoy it. If you’re struggling to concentrate on print, try an audio book! Our Take a Break reading challenge is running at the moment and has some great ideas if you’re wondering what to read next!

Sitting in a hammock reading an e-reader