North Inner City Book Prescription Scheme

Produced by the HSE North Inner City Partnership in Primary Care in association with Dublin City Public Libraries. For further information contact Elaine Martin, Senior Psychologist on 01-8380137.

Anger

• 'Managing Anger' by Gael Lindenfield (2000). A positive, optimistic book. Attractive, easy read. No. W1
• 'Overcoming Anger and Irritability' by William Davies (2000). Based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Manageable. No. W2

Anorexia

• 'Anorexia Nervosa: A Survival Guide for Families, Friends and Sufferers' by Janet Treasure (2000). A clearly written educational book containing practical advice. Not a step-by-step treatment guide. Good start. No. W3
• 'Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa' by Christopher Freeman & Peter Cooper (2002). A complete self-help recovery programme based on CBT. Easy read. No. W4

Anxiety

• 'Overcoming Anxiety' by Helen Kennerley (2004). A complete recovery programme based on CBT. Easy read. No. W5

Assertiveness

• 'Assert Yourself' by Gael Lindenfield (2001). Attractive book which builds awareness and skills. No. W6

Bereavement

• ‘ "You'll Get Over It": The Rage of Bereavement' by Virginia Ironside (1997). Frank, honest, angry, tapping the complexity of bereavement. No. W7
• 'Living With Loss: A Book for the Widowed' by Liz McNeill Taylor (2000). Down to earth examination of the emotional and practical effects of being widowed. Shows the possibility of building a new life. No. W8

Binge-Eating and Bulimia

• 'Getting Better Bit(e) By Bit(e): A Survival Kit for Sufferers of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorders' by Ulrike Schmidt & Janet Treasure (1999). Easy to read, engaging, motivating. Has demonstrated effectiveness in clinical trials. Comprehensive treatment programme. No. W9
• 'Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating' by Peter Cooper (1995). Comprehensive CBT-based treatment programme. No. W10

Child Abuse (Adult Survivors)

• 'Overcoming Childhood Trauma' by Helen Kennerley (2000). Sensitive. Links past and present difficulties. Practical strategies for managing specific problems linked to abuse. No. W11

Child Sexual Abuse (Adult Survivors)

• 'Breaking Free: Help for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse' by Carolyn Ainscough & Kay Toon (2000). Sensitively written. Demonstrates the range of experience and feelings involved. Optimistic. Strategies for coping. No. W12

Depression

• 'Depression: The Common Sense Approach' by Tony Bates (1999). Accessible, slim book. Compassionate and practical. CBT strategies and more. Good first book. No. W13
• 'Overcoming Depression' by Paul Gilbert (2000) Bigger, more detailed book yet readable and sympathetic. Comprehensive CBT programme. No. W14
• 'Depression: The Way Out Of Your Prison' by Dorothy Rowe (2003). A deeper exploration of beliefs about self and others that maintain depression. Links past experience to depression. Depression / Anxiety.  No.W15
• 'The Feeling Good Handbook' by David Burns (1999). Large but easy to read CBT book. Also covers panic, phobias, guilt and inferiority. Has demonstrated effectiveness in clinical trials. No. W16

Mood Swings

• 'Overcoming Mood Swings' by Jan Scott (2004). An easy to read complete CBT programme. Includes information on depression and mania. No. W17

Obsessions and Compulsions

• 'Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder' by David Veale and Rob Willson (2005). Promotes readiness to change then delivers a CBT plan. For people who meet the criteria for OCD. Manageable. No. W18
• 'Obsessive Compulsive Disorder' by Frederick Toates & Olga Coschug-Toates (2005). Autobiographical account of life with OCD. May help people to feel that they are not alone. Discusses treatment options. Manageable. No. W19