These books are freely available to you at your local library and are recommended by health experts. You can also search for more books here.
A mindfulness guide for the frazzled
Ruby Wax
500 years ago no-one died of stress: we have invented this concept and now we let it rule us. Ruby Wax shows us how to wake up from this stupor with a scientific solution to modern problems: mindfulness. Outrageously witty, smart and accessible, Ruby Wax shows ordinary people how and why to change for good.
Claire Eastham
Claire Eastham, a twenty-something living in London and working in her dream job, has a seemingly perfect life - except for her social anxiety. Combining honest personal insights, humour and practical advice, this book explains what anxiety is, why it happens, and how to survive it.
The recovery letters : addressed to people experiencing depression
Olivia Sagan
An anthology of inspirational, heartfelt letters written by people who have recovered or are recovering from depression and addressed to those who are currently affected by it with additional resources for recovery.
Living life to the full : key life skills to change your life
Chris Williams
Wanting to feel happier, find time for you, overcome problems and keep calm in the face of difficulty? This book teaches you powerful wellbeing strategies based on the tried and trusted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach.
David Veale
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems. Behavioural Activation, a therapy developed from CBT, is an effective technique in managing depression and ideally suited to self-help. This title includes an explanation of depression and associated behaviours and case studies.
Mind over mood: change how you feel by changing the way you think
Dennis Greenberger
Written by two clinical psychologists, this manual shows you how to improve your life using cognitive therapy. Step-by-step worksheets teach you specific skills that have helped thousands of people conquer depression, panic attacks, anxiety, anger, guilt, and relationship problems.
Overcoming social anxiety and shyness : a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
Gillian Butler
In this fully revised and updated edition, Dr Gillian Butler provides a practical, easy-to-use self-help course which will be invaluable for those suffering from all degrees of social anxiety. These self-help guides use effective therapeutic techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in this series are recommended by the UK Department of Health under the Books on Prescription scheme.
Paul Gilbert
This book provides a guide to recovering from sadness, loss and depression. It explains how the mind and body interact and how our thinking affects our brains. Case histories are used to show how others have overcome their problems.
Overcoming worry and generalised anxiety disorder
Mark Freeston
Up to 44 in every 1000 adults suffer from a condition known as generalised anxiety disorder. This is much more than the normal worrying we all do - it can be a debilitating disorder leading to significant personal and social problems and sometimes financial loss. Using established and proven CBT techniques, expert clinicians Kevin Meares and Mark Freeston help readers to understand that it is their propensity to worry, not the multitude of problems they worry about, that is the root of the problem.
Reading Well has tons of quality-assured health info you can access for free via the website or your local library!
