[Bibliotherapy--texts as and aide to self-help. Historical--literature review--practical application]

In the following overview the term "bibliotherapy" is approached from a historical, methodical as well as practical angle in scientific literature. It is proposed to arrange different types of texts for an efficient instrumentalisation of bibliotherapeutical activities. Bibliotherapy is a good help for an overstretched medicine and can be used to improve patients compliance and self-help-activities. There is a long list of essential literature attached for those who would like to learn more about this interesting new field in medical and psychosocial therapy.