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Focus on reading's benefits for mental health in Guernsey

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Inside a library. There are several bookshelves with hundreds of books on them. A woman is sat on the side of the room. She appears to be sat behind a desk next to a photocopier.

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Guille-Alles Library and Guernsey Mind partner for World Mental Health Day to promote reading's benefits

Overview

The Guille-Alles Library has partnered with local charity Guernsey Mind for World Mental Health Day to highlight the positive impacts of reading on wellbeing, relaxation, and combating loneliness. A special collection of recommended books has been displayed at the library, supported by statistics from the States of Guernsey's Reading Survey 2026 showing that 90% of respondents feel reading positively affects their wellbeing.

Key points

  • Guille-Alles Library and Guernsey Mind partnered to mark World Mental Health Day.
  • A dedicated book collection recommended by Guernsey Mind has been displayed at the library to help people relax and learn.
  • The States of Guernsey's Reading Survey 2026 indicated that 90% of respondents believe reading has a positive effect on their wellbeing.
  • The survey showed 64% of adults read regularly, while 39% of children read every day or almost every day.
  • Library communications officer Anna Symons noted that reading fosters community connections, combats loneliness, and grows empathy levels.
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