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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Think good, feel good - a CBT workbook for young people
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39444/Think-good-feel-good-a-CBT-workbook-for-young-peopleCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an effective intervention for adults and young people with a range of disorders including anxiety and depression. This te...
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Understanding Asthma
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39453/Understanding-AsthmaAsthma is a major and increasing health problem of the Western World, yet it is still something misunderstood and badly treated. This book covers the causes, di...
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Strong mothers - a resource for mothers and carers of children who have been sexually assaulted
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39441/Strong-mothers-a-resource-for-mothers-and-carers-of-children-who-have-been-sexually-assaultedInformation resource regarding sexually abused children. By Anne Peake and Marion Fletcher
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Self Esteem
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39345/Self-Esteem...
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Pain
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39349/Pain...
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Overcoming depression - a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.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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Feel the fear and do it anyway
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.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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The man who lost his language
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39471/The-man-who-lost-his-languageA compelling exploration of aphasia - the loss of language - as well as of the resilience of love. This personal account of one couple's experiences will be of ...
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Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland - Website
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39472/Chest-Heart-and-Stroke-Scotland-WebsiteChest Heart & Stroke Scotland improves the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influen...
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Depression Alliance - Website
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.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...