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Bibliotherapy.....books can help!
A new mental health initiative called Bibliotherapy is being launched across many NHS Trusts. These schemes aim to help local people who want information to help them overcome emotional problems and difficulties.
At any given time, 1 in 6 people has a psychological problem and of these 90% will seek help from Primary Care services. Nearly a quarter of all GP consultations are also believed to have a significant mental health component.
Bibliotherapy, or “prescription for books” as it is often called has been shown to provide a valuable way of helping people who are suffering from mild to moderate emotional problems.
Currently, there is no such Scheme in Coventry, but the following books listed below have been highly recommended by Healthcare Professionals in the field. They can be loaned out from Local Libraries or purchased.
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