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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Overcoming traumatic stress - A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39508/Overcoming-traumatic-stress-A-self-help-guide-using-cognitive-behavioural-techniquesThis self-help guide is aimed at people who have suffered acute trauma that has caused them ongoing distress. It outlines and explains the physical, cognitive a...
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PTSD Alliance - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39509/PTSD-Alliance-WebsiteThe Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Alliance is a group of professional and advocacy organizations that have joined forces to provide educational resources...
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Mind over mood - change how you feel by changing the way you think
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39510/Mind-over-mood-change-how-you-feel-by-changing-the-way-you-thinkWritten by two clinical psychologists, this manual shows you how to improve your life using cognitive therapy. Step-by-step worksheets teach you specific skills...
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Overcoming low self-esteem - a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39511/Overcoming-low-self-esteem-a-self-help-guide-using-cognitive-behavioural-techniquesThis book enables those with low self-esteem to understand their condition, and break the habit of thinking about themselves in negative ways by applying cognit...
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Bipolar UK - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39512/Bipolar-UK-WebsiteBipolar UK is the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with the much misunderstood and devastating condition of bipolar, their families and care...
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Bipolar Scotland - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39513/Bipolar-Scotland-WebsiteWe provide information, support and advice for people affected by bipolar disorder / manic depression and those who care for them. We also promote self-help thr...
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Self Injury Support - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39514/Self-Injury-Support-WebsiteBristol Crisis Service for Women (BCSW) is a national organisation that supports girls and women in emotional distress. We particularly help women who harm them...
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Choose Life - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39515/Choose-Life-WebsiteThe national strategy and action plan to prevent suicide in Scotland.
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Breathing Space Scotland - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39516/Breathing-Space-Scotland-WebsiteAnyone can feel down or depressed from time to time. It helps to get some Breathing Space. You are not alone and talking about how you feel is a positive first ...
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Samaritans - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39517/Samaritans-WebsiteIf you're given the time and space to talk things through, you can find a way through your problems. Samaritans help you to explore your options so you can make...
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