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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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...
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Living Life to the Full - Website
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.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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Panic Attacks - Website
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39496/Panic-Attacks-WebsiteWelcome to panic-attacks.co.uk - the free panic disorder and panic attacks program.
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Overcoming depression - talks with your therapists
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39490/Overcoming-depression-talks-with-your-therapists2 CDs By Paul Gilbert
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Less words, more respect
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39469/Less-words-more-respectAction for Dysphasic Adults By Monica Clarke
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Breathing Space Scotland - Website
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.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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Bipolar Scotland - Website
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.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://publicprotectionwestlothian.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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Support in Mind Scotland - Website
https://publicprotectionwestlothian.org.uk/article/39507/Support-in-Mind-Scotland-WebsiteSupport in Mind Scotland works to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of people affected by serious mental illness. This includes those who are family mem...