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 depression - a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39488/Overcoming-depression-a-self-help-guide-using-cognitive-behavioural-techniquesThis self-help guide provides step-by-step strategies to overcome depression. It uses techniques from cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), an evidence based inter...
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Overcoming depression and low mood - a five areas approach
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39489/Overcoming-depression-and-low-mood-a-five-areas-approachOvercoming Depression is divided into workbooks that are designed to help those experiencing mild to moderate levels of depression. The workbooks are clearly wr...
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Overcoming depression - talks with your therapists
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39490/Overcoming-depression-talks-with-your-therapists2 CDs By Paul Gilbert
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Depression Alliance - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39491/Depression-Alliance-WebsiteAt Depression Alliance we bring people together to end the loneliness and isolation of depression. We also campaign to end the stigma of depression and to raise...
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MIND - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39492/MIND-WebsiteWe're Mind, the mental health charity. We're here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.
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Overcoming obsessive-compulsive disorder - a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39493/Overcoming-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-a-self-help-guide-using-cognitive-behavioural-techniquesThis book shows you how to reduce the distress caused by disturbing thoughts, images and urges. It helps you face fears and troubling situations as well as help...
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OCD Action - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39494/OCD-Action-WebsiteWe're here to make a lasting difference to anyone affected by OCD.
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Overcoming panic - a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39495/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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Panic Attacks - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39496/Panic-Attacks-WebsiteWelcome to panic-attacks.co.uk - the free panic disorder and panic attacks program.
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No Panic - Website
https://www.westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39497/No-Panic-WebsiteNo Panic is a registered charity which helps people who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders i...
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