Books on Prescription

Thousands opt for Books on Prescription

As we mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), thousands of people in Plymouth are literally ‘reading themselves’ well.

Since the Books on Prescription scheme was launched in June 2013, more than 2,000 books have been issued under the scheme in Plymouth. The self-help books available cover a range of common mental health conditions such as depression, social anxiety, panic, stress,...

Books on Prescription from Plymouth Libraries

GPs in Plymouth can now issue ‘Books on Prescription’ to help improve the health of people in the city.

Plymouth City Council’s Library Service is launching the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme on Friday 25 October at Central Library from 11am to 2pm. The scheme gives local health professionals a core booklist covering common conditions such as anxiety, depression, phobias,...