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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Ruby and the Rubbish Bin
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39439/Ruby-and-the-Rubbish-BinPart of a set, this children's book is written especially for youngsters with low self-esteem. Ruby hates herself so much that she often feels more like a piece...
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Solving children's sleep problems - a step by step guide for parents
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39440/Solving-children-s-sleep-problems-a-step-by-step-guide-for-parentsWith this book, Lyn Quine provides parents with a complete teaching programme intended to help children develop and maintain better sleep patterns. By Lyn Quine...
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Putting on the brakes - young people's guide to understanding attention deficit hyperactivity
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39438/Putting-on-the-brakes-young-people-s-guide-to-understanding-attention-deficit-hyperactivityAttention deficit disorder By Patricia Quinn
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Incredible Years
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39434/Incredible-YearsA trouble-shooting guide for parents of children aged 2-8 years. By Carolyn Webster-Stratton
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Aspergers Syndrome - a guide for parents and professionals
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39431/Aspergers-Syndrome-a-guide-for-parents-and-professionalsAttwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book...
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When a family is in trouble - children can cope with grief from drug and alcohol addiction
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39447/When-a-family-is-in-trouble-children-can-cope-with-grief-from-drug-and-alcohol-addictionWhen a family member has an addiction to alcohol or other drugs, the entire family is effected. This text gives parents, counsellors and other professionals an ...
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A Wibble called Bipley (and a few Honks) - a story for children who have hardened their hearts or become bullies
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39450/A-Wibble-called-Bipley-and-a-few-Honks-a-story-for-children-who-have-hardened-their-hearts-or-become-bulliesPart of a set, this children's book is written especially for youngsters who have suffered and become bullies. The story explains how children can change and ge...
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Willy and the wobbly house : a story for children who are anxious or obsessional
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39448/Willy-and-the-wobbly-house-a-story-for-children-who-are-anxious-or-obsessionalPart of a set, this children's book is written especially for those youngsters who are trapped in anxiety. The story reveals to the child that he or she need no...
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Young men surviving child sexual abuse - research stories and lessons for therapeutic practice
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39449/Young-men-surviving-child-sexual-abuse-research-stories-and-lessons-for-therapeutic-practiceThis book is based on the experiences of a small number of young men who experienced abuse in childhood and uses their narratives to explore the impact on their...
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39332/Child-and-Adolescent-Mental-Health...
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