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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MIND - Website
https://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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OCD Action - Website
https://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 low self-esteem - a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39511/Overcoming-low-self-esteem-a-self-help-guide-using-cognitive-behavioural-techniquesThis book enables those with low self-esteem to understand their condition, and break the habit of thinking about themselves in negative ways by applying cognit...
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Bipolar UK - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39512/Bipolar-UK-WebsiteBipolar UK is the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with the much misunderstood and devastating condition of bipolar, their families and care...
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Choose Life - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39515/Choose-Life-WebsiteThe national strategy and action plan to prevent suicide in Scotland.
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