Books on Prescription
Book Yourself to Health: Would you like to better understand conditions and how they can be managed? - Find information that will help you through Books on 'Prescription'.
What is Books on Prescription?
The books recommended by professionals for books on 'prescription' have a focus on information and self-help, helping people to understand their difficulties and to make positive changes in their lives. Some of these books can also be helpful for relatives, friends and carers to read to increase their understanding of a particular difficulty.
Whilst information and self-help can be very beneficial, they may not be sufficient in some situations.
If there is no improvement or things get worse, after trying the strategies in the book, seek help from a trained professional such as a GP or nurse.
Every library in West Lothian has copies of the recommended books.
Borrow Books Online
You can borrow all relevant titles online using our Books on Prescription Online book search
Further Information
For more information contact either:
- jeanette.castle@westlothian.gov.uk (Central Support Co-ordinator for Libraries and Heritage, West Lothian Libraries). Tel: 01506 281273
- The Big Plus - 0800 917 8000 - To get better at reading, writing or using numbers, call this number and you will be put in touch with someone who will help you to do this in West Lothian.
- NHS Inform (opens new window) - a new national health information service for Scotland. Information for the public, patients and carers.
Search results
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Anxiety
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39339/Anxiety...
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Feel the fear and do it anyway
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39474/Feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anywayA book of advice on how to cope with fear of various kinds of experience, such as public speaking, self-assertion, decision-making, intimacy, being alone, agein...
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Overcoming anxiety - a five areas approach
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39475/Overcoming-anxiety-a-five-areas-approachOvercoming anxiety is divided into workbooks that are designed to help those experiencing mild/moderate levels of anxiety/panic. The workbooks are clearly writt...
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Overcoming panic - a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39476/Overcoming-panic-a-self-help-guide-using-cognitive-behavioural-techniquesThis book has been developed as a self-help guide for overcoming and preventing panic attacks and associated agoraphobia. The step-by-step management programme ...
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Overcoming social anxiety and shyness - a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39477/Overcoming-social-anxiety-and-shyness-a-self-help-guide-using-cognitive-behavioural-techniquesIs a self-help manual which explains why it happens and sets out practical methods of resolving it. This guide is for those who suffer from all degrees of socia...
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Overcoming anxiety - a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39478/Overcoming-anxiety-a-self-help-guide-using-cognitive-behavioural-techniquesThis book explains why anxiety is a major problem for some people and not for others. It describes the various types of anxiety, including panic attacks and pho...
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Anxiety UK - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39479/Anxiety-UK-WebsiteAnxiety UK is a national registered charity (Number 1113403) formed 40 years ago by a sufferer of agoraphobia for those affected by anxiety disorders.
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Living Life to the Full - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39480/Living-Life-to-the-Full-WebsiteThe Living Life to the Full course is a life skills course that aims to provide access to high quality, practical and user-friendly training in life skills.
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Phobics Society - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39481/Phobics-Society-WebsiteThis website is made by a few individuals who felt that there was a need for better overall understanding of phobias and healthcare across the country.
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Mental Help - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39482/Mental-Help-WebsiteThe Mental Help Net website exists to promote mental health and wellness education and advocacy.
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