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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Bipolar Disorder
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39346/Bipolar-Disorder...
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Self Harm
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39347/Self-Harm...
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Psychosis
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39343/Psychosis...
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Overcoming obsessive-compulsive disorder - a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://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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Overcoming mood swings - a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39498/Overcoming-mood-swings-a-self-help-guide-using-cognitive-behavioural-techniquesThis self-help manual for those who have experienced mood swings gives details on tried and tested techniques that will help people identify and manage their mo...
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Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39462/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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Moodjuice - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39485/Moodjuice-WebsiteThis site is designed to help you think about emotional problems and work towards solving them. Emotional problems are often the mind and body's way of saying t...
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British Lung Condition - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39467/British-Lung-Condition-WebsiteOne person in five in the UK is affected by lung disease. Millions more are at risk. We are here for every one of them, leading the fight against lung disease.
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The Scottish Recovery Network - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39506/The-Scottish-Recovery-Network-WebsiteThe Scottish Recovery Network (SRN) was formally launched in 2004 as an initiative designed to raise awareness of recovery from mental health problems.
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Mind Your Head - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39487/Mind-Your-Head-WebsiteWe undertake a range of projects that include education & training delivery as well as awareness raising.
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