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Find books that can help with health:
Pick up a pick-me-up at your local library.
Research shows that reading improves mental well-being whatever the weather! If you are feeling stressed, depressed or just want a bit of a pick-me-up, boost your mood with a recommended read.
Libraries are the ideal place to find a mood-boosting book. As community hubs, libraries are also great places to:
The books are all recommended by readers and reading groups. This includes books chosen by:
It includes books ranging from novels and non-fiction to poetry and graphic novels. To read one of these books:
Books on Prescription helps you understand and manage your health and wellbeing with self-help reading. Health professionals endorse Books on Prescription.
It also signposts people to other wellbeing services in libraries, including:
There are 4 Reading Well lists, Books on Prescription for:
The books are available to borrow from your local library.
For conditions such as anxiety and depression. View the Reading Well for mental health booklists.
Recommends books you might find helpful if you:
The books include:
View the Reading Well for dementia booklists.
Provides recommended reading to help you:
The scheme provides advice, information and support on a range of issues such as:
Young people can be referred to titles on the booklist by health professionals such as:
The scheme may be used while waiting for, or alongside, other forms of treatment as a key element in a supported programme. It can also be used as a stand-alone treatment for young people that GPs have not yet referred to CYP IAPT services.
View the Reading Well for young people booklist.
We have many books and resources that can help you and your family support your child's wellbeing.
The children's wellbeing books are recommended by professionals to help you understand issues such as: