Books for a Healthy Mind
These titles have been recommended nationally by health professionals, as part of the national Books on Prescription Scheme to support people with the following conditions:
Find these books and more on our online library catalogue.
Anger
Overcoming anger and irritability - Davies, William
It has been written to explain why such bouts occur and what can be done, using cognitive behaviour therapy to overcome them.
Managing Anger - Lindenfield, Gael
Anger is a natural emotional response to threat, hurt, frustration and loss. It can be a survival tool, as a vital means of releasing a build-up of emotional pressure. But anger is also a dangerous force.
Anorexia Nervosa & Bulimia
Overcoming Anorexia - Freeman, Christopher
This is a complete self help recovery programme to overcome anorexia using cognitive therapy techniques that have been tried and tested for many years and show conclusively to work.
Anorexia Nervosa - Treasure, Janet
When anorexia nervosa strikes an individual and her family everyone is thrown into confusion by the mixture of emotions that emerge. One of the strongest is fear. The fear arises partially because so much is unknown.
Overcoming Binge Eating - Fairburn, Christopher
Virtually two books in one, Overcoming Binge Eating provides all the information needed both to understand the problem and bring it under control.
Getting Better Bit(e) by Bit(e) - Schmidt, Ulrike
For the first time a self-help book was shown, by rigorous clinical trials, to cure a significant fraction of women suffering from bulimia, and to reduce the therapist contact time needed by others.
Anxiety
Feel the Fear And Do It Anyway - Jeffers, Susan
Such fears may include: Public speaking; Asserting yourself; Making decisions; Intimacy; Changing jobs; Being alone; Ageing; Driving; Losing a loved one; and Ending a relationship.
Freedom from Fear - Liebgold, Howard
Overcoming Anxiety - Williams, Chris
Overcoming Anxiety is divided into workbooks that are designed to help those experiencing mild to moderate levels of anxiety and panic.
Assertiveness
A woman in your own right - Dickson, Anne
Develop Your Assertiveness - Bishop, Sue
Being assertive is being able to express yourself with confidence without having to resort to passive, aggressive or manipulative behaviour
Bereavement
You’ll Get Over It: Rage of Bereavement - Ironside, Virginia
Depression
Overcoming Depression - Gilbert, Paul
A self help guide using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques, this book is full of step by step suggestions, case examples and practical ideas for gaining control over depression and low mood.
Mind Over Mood - Greenberger, Dennis
This guide draws on the authors' experience as clinicians and teachers of cognitive therapy to help clients successfully understand and improve their moods, alter their behaviour, and enhance their relationships.
Overcoming Mood Swings - Scott, Jan
Designed as a self-help manual for those readers who have experienced mood swings, this volume also provides background information on depression and mania.
The Feeling Good Handbook - Burns, David
Fatigue
Overcoming Chronic Fatigue - Burgess, Mary
Overcoming Chronic Fatigue shows readers how to improve their sleep patterns; provides practical strategies for balancing activity and rest; helps deal with blocks to recovery; reveals how worry and stress can contribute to fatigue; and offers advice on how partners, relatives and friends can help
Head Injury
Head Injury - Powell, Trevor
Obsession and Compulsion
Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Veale, David
This accessible guide explains how readers can reduce the distress of intrusive thoughts, face fears and avoided situations, and overcome compulsions.
Understanding Obsessions & Compulsions - Tallis, Frank
This book attempts to provide a comprehensive guide to self-help, explaining the principles of anxiety reduction, giving treatment instructions in easy-to-understand language.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Toates, Federick
As many as 1 in 30 adults and 1 in 100 children currently suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It is much more common than was previously thought, with up to 2 million people being affected in the UK
Panic
Overcoming Panic - Silove, Derrick
A complete course to help the reader beat panic attacks and the stresses they cause. The author, who has both researched and taught self-help techniques, describes clinically-proven therapy techniques.
Panic attacks - Ingham, Christine
PTSD/Trauma
Overcoming Traumatic Stress - Herbert, Claudia
This is a self help guide aimed to help sufferers, their families and those who work with them to understand the physical, mental and emotional reactions of traumatic stress.
Self-Esteem
Self Esteem for Women - Field, Linda
This guide shows how, by using a mixture of visualization techniques, positive affirmations and a five-step programme for change, women can change their lives
10 Days to Great Self Esteem - Burns, David
In 10 easy steps you can learn specific techniques to enhance self esteem, productivity and happiness. Provides hope, compassion and healing for people suffering from low self-esteem or unhappiness.
Social Anxiety/Social Phobia
Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness - Butler, Gillian
Through the use of real-life examples and cognitive behavioural techniques, this book attempts to help the reader unlearn bad habits and replace them with healthy ones.
Stress
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction workbook - Davis, Martha
This revised edition features a reader-friendly format with addition techniques, diagrams, examples, and information reflecting the latest research.
Managing Stress - Looker, Terry
Stress affects us all. Although some stress can lead to stimulation, creativity and success, it can also be detrimental to our health, relationships and performance. This book will enable you to assess and identify your own stress, and learn how to develop your own stress management plan.
Worry
How to stop worrying - Tallis, Frank
We have also selected some other titles as part of the Mind & Body theme for National Year of Reading.
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