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​IU School of Medicine students are exploring intellectual wellness this July through a shared reading experience.

Students connect through statewide book club focused on intellectual wellness

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A new book club offers a mental break for medical students. | gundo850 - stock.adobe.com

The Indiana University School of Medicine Wellness Coalition's theme for the month of July is intellectual wellness. To honor this theme, the coalition has organized a statewide book club to engage and connect students through reading.

Students across the state have been provided with copies of "The Housemaid" by Freida McFadden — a gripping psychological thriller written by a practicing physician who specializes in brain injuries. At the end of the month, participants will have the opportunity to join a statewide discussion with fellow readers.

Engaging with this novel not only offers a mental break from clinical demands but also stimulates critical thinking, reflection and empathy — key components of intellectual wellness.

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