Books on Prescription
Self-help reading books
This list of self-help books is aimed to help children, young people, parents and their carers with problems that may affect their health and happiness. The list of books have been carefully selected by mental health experts.
Many of the books in the scheme are self-help titles. They give advice and information and set the reader things to do to help them feel better. These books are available for loan from Somerset Library Service. This list is part of a 'Books on Prescription Scheme' wherein GP’s may prescribe books to support patient’s treatment for mental health concerns.
Now available via e-books
The 'Books on Prescription' scheme can now be accessed for free online via e-books and e-audiobooks.
A large number of the titles have been made available digitally, so that you can now read or listen to the book for free from your tablet, phone or computer. List of Books on Prescription ebooks
In order to access the books you will first need to be a member of Somerset Libraries, which you can do by visiting your local library or signing up at www.librarieswest.org.uk.
Once a member, simply follow the guidance on the Libraries West website on how to set up your e-book and e-audiobook accounts. Or alternatively, visit www.somersetreads.co.uk, where you will find full guides on accessing e-resources.
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Titles for Parents & Young Children |
Titles for Young people |
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Reading Well for Teens interactive leaflet (2023)
Full list of reading resources for teens |
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RWT Interactive leaflet.pdf
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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) |
Step by step help for children with ADHD: a self help manual for parents Laver-Bradbury, Cathy, et al.
Jessica Kingsley, 2010 ISBN: 978-1849050708 |
All dogs have ADHD Hoopmann, Kathy
Jessica Kingsley, 2008 ISBN: 978-1843106517 |
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Anger management |
Anger management games for children Plummer, Deborah M,
Jessica Kingsley, 2008 ISBN: 978-1843106289 |
Starving the anger gremlin: A CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) workbook on anger management for young people Collins-Donnelly, Kate
Jessica Kingsley, 2012 ISBN: 978-1849052863 |
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Anxiety & worrying
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The huge bag of worries Ironside, Virginia
Hodder, 2004 ISBN: 978-0340903179 |
Getting through anxiety with CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy): A Young Person's Guide Gurney-Smith, Ben and Herbert, Claudia
Blue Stallion, 2004. ISBN: 978-1904127055 |
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Asperger Syndrome |
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All cats have Asperger Syndrome Hoopmann, Kathy
Jessica Kingsley, 2006 ISBN: 978-1843104810 |
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Bereavement |
Badger’s parting gifts Varley, Susan
Andersen Press, 2013 ISBN: 978-1849395144 |
The grieving teen: a guide for teenagers and their friends Fitzgerald, Helen
Simon & Schuster, 2000 ISBN: 978-0684868042 |
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Michael Rosen’s Sad Book Rosen, Michael & Blake, Quentin
Walker Books, 2011 ISBN: 978-1406317848 |
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Talking with children and young people about death and dying Turner, Mary
Jessica Kingsley, 2006 (2nd edition) ISBN: 978-1843104414 |
Talking with children and young people about death and dying Turner, Mary
Jessica Kingsley, 2006 (2nd edition) ISBN: 978-1843104414 |
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Bullying |
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How to Handle Bullies, Teasers and other Meanies Cohen-Posey, Kate
Rainbow Books, 1995. ISBN: 978-1568250298 |
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CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) |
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Getting through it with CBT: A Young Person's Guide to CBT Holdaway, Claire, Connoly, Nicola & Herbert, Claudia
Blue Stallion, 2004. ISBN: 978-1904127048 |
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Depression |
Michael Rosen’s Sad Book Rosen, Michael & Blake, Quentin
Walker Books, 2011 ISBN: 978-1406317848 |
Getting through depression with CBT: A Young Person's Guide Farrington, Alice, Dalton, Louise and Herbert, Claudia
Blue Stallion, 2004. ISBN: 978-1904127062 |
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Williams, Chris and Drummett,, Nicky Overcoming teenage low mood and depression
Hodder Arnold, 2008. ISBN: 978-0340946572 |
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Eating disorders |
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Beating eating disorders step by step Paterson, Anna
Jessica Kingsley, 2008 ISBN: 978-1843103400 |
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OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) |
Helping Your Child with OCD: A Workbook for Parents Fitzgibbons, Lee and Pedrick, Cherry
New Harbinger, 2004. ISBN: 978-1572243323 |
Touch and go Joe: an adolescent’s experience of OCD Wells, Joe
Jessica Kingsley, 2006 ISBN: 978-1843103912 |
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Up and Down the Worry Hill Pinto Wagner, Aureen
Lighthouse Press, 2004 ISBN: 978-0967734767 |
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Relaxation & Stress Management |
How to calm a challenging child Chachamu, Miriam
Foulsham, 2008 ISBN: 978-0572034955 |
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Relax Kids, the Wishing Star Viegas, Marneta
O Books, 2005. ISBN: 978-1903816776 |
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Cool Cats, Calm kids Williams, Mary
Impact Publishers (USA), 2008. ISBN: 978-0915166947 |
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Self Harm |
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Self-harm: the path to recovery Middleton, Kate & Garvie, Sara
Lion Books, 2008 ISBN: 978-0745953199 |
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Bright red scream: self mutilation and the language of pain Strong, Marilee
Virago, 2005 ISBN: 978-1844082322 |
List compiled by Somerset Public Health and Somerset Library Service
February 2014 - Updated March 2024
