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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Parenting the Strong Willed Child - the clinically proven five-week program for parents of two- to six-year-olds
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39437/Parenting-the-Strong-Willed-Child-the-clinically-proven-five-week-program-for-parents-of-two-to-six-year-oldsBased on a clinical treatment program and more than 30 years of research, this self-guided, step-by-step program is intended to help parents manage disruptive y...
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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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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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Strong mothers - a resource for mothers and carers of children who have been sexually assaulted
https://westlothianhscp.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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Teenie Weenie in a too big world - a story for fearful children
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39442/Teenie-Weenie-in-a-too-big-world-a-story-for-fearful-childrenPart of a set, this children's book is written especially for fearful youngsters. Teenie Weenie is lost in a scary place and feels terrified and desperately alo...
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The day the sea went out & never came back - a story for children who have lost someone they love
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39443/The-day-the-sea-went-out-never-came-back-a-story-for-children-who-have-lost-someone-they-lovePart of a set, this children's book is written especially for youngsters who have lost someone they love. The story focuses upon a dragon called Eric who loves ...
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Think good, feel good - a CBT workbook for young people
https://westlothianhscp.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 A.D.H.D. - a parent's guide to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39445/Understanding-A-D-H-D-a-parent-s-guide-to-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-in-childrenWelcomed by thousands of parents, this book shows how to recognise and overcome A.D.H.D., a controversial condition which disrupts learning abilities and causes...
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A volcano in my tummy : helping children to handle anger - a resource book for parents, caregivers and teachers
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39446/A-volcano-in-my-tummy-helping-children-to-handle-anger-a-resource-book-for-parents-caregivers-and-teachersOrganised by key concepts and subject areas, this photocopiable book is intended for parents and teachers of children aged 6-13, to help them deal constructivel...