Books on Prescription
Doctors have a list of self help books as recommended by specialists and can issue a prescription for a certain book to their patients. Once issued the prescription can be exchanged for the book at any of the eleven Solihull libraries taking part in the scheme. Problems addressed by the books on the list include depression, panic, social phobia, anger, stress and low self esteem.
Exchange your book prescription at any participating library in Solihull, you don't even have to be a member. The eleven Solihull libraries taking part in this scheme are:
- Solihull Central library 0121 704 6991
- Balsall Common library 01676 532590
- Castle Bromwich library 0121 747 3708
- Chelmsley Wood library 0121 788 4380
- Dickens Heath library 0121 744 6078
- Hobs Moat library 0121 743 4592
- Kingshurst library 0121 770 3451
- Knowle library 01564 775840
- Marston Green library 0121 779 2131
- Olton library 0121 706 3038
- Shirley library 0121 744 1076
The service aims to offer patients a range of self-help books chosen by medical professionals. Books available on prescription include:
- Overcoming anger & Irritability
By Will Davies - Managing Anger
by Gael lindenfield - Overcoming Anxiety
By Helen Kennerley - Overcoming Depression
by Paul Gilbert - Mind Over Mood
By Dennis Greenberger - Feeling Good Handbook
by Dennis Burns - Manage Your Mind
By Gillian Butler - Overcoming Panic
by Derrick Silove - Panic Attacks
By Christine Ingham - Overcoming Low Esteem
Melanie Fennell - Self-Esteem For Women
By Lynda Field - Self Esteem
by Gael Lindenfield - Managing Stress. Teach Yourself
By Terry Looker - How to stop Worrying
by Frank Tallis - Overcoming Social Anxiety & Shyness
By Gillian Butler
A selection of self-help books will also be available for the general public to borrow on their library card without a book prescription, please visit one of the libraries listed to see their displays.
This service is provided by Solihull Care Trust and Solihull Council.