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Alison McKellar, Books on Prescription Project Officer, said: “Depression is one of the most common mental health issues – in fact, one in five people will suffer from some form of depression or low mood at some point in their lives, which can make everyday things such as speaking to friends, eating a meal or just getting out of bed difficult to cope with.

“There are a number of titles and audio CDs in the Books on Prescription collection aimed at helping people manage and recover from depression and low mood and we’d encourage anyone who is feeling low to browse the Books on Prescription displays that are available in 17 libraries across Warwickshire, or to request the resources via their local library.”

All of the resources in the Books on Prescription collection follow self-help adaptations of proven clinical treatments and are recommended by mental health professionals. The books are also being ‘prescribed’ or recommended by GPs and health professionals throughout the county.
For those seeking extra support, Wellbeing Centres provide a range of services including one-to-one support and self-help advice and information. There are centres in North Warwickshire, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Rugby, Warwick, Leamington and Stratford, provided by specialist community and voluntary sector services, including Friendship, Care and Housing (FCH), Mind, and Rethink, and funded by NHS Warwickshire and Warwickshire County Council.

For more information on Books on Prescription, visit http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/booksonprescription. 

Books and audio CDs on and depression are:
Manage your Mind by Gillian Butler
I Had a Black Dog by Matthew Johnstone
Living With a Black Dog – for carers by Matthew Johnstone
Sod It! The Depression ‘Virus’ & how to deal with it by Martin Davies
Overcoming Mood Swings by Jan Scott
Overcoming Depression by Paul Gilbert – also available as a CD
Introduction to Coping with Depression by Lee Brosan
Mind Over Mood by Dennis Greenberger
The Feeling Good Handbook by David D. Burns
Coping with Depression – CD produced by Royal College of Psychiatrists
Overcoming Depression by Paul Gilbert – also available as a CD
Dealing with Negative Thoughts – CD produced by Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership Trust, NHS
Dealing with Worry - CD produced by Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership Trust, NHS

Opening times and contact details for Warwickshire’s Wellbeing Centres are available on the Warwickshire County Council mental health website http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/mentalhealth, along with a range of mental health information.

Link to WCC