A 'Book Prescription ' service has recently been launched in East Lothian, offering support and advice to people living with a minor mental health issue.

Healthy Reading East Lothian sees GP surgeries, libraries and health promotion professionals working together. Patients attending GP surgeries in the county with a minor mental health problem may be recommended an appropriate Healthy Reading book and given a 'Book Prescription' to take to the local library.

For some people, the book will answer all of their questions and concerns while, for others, it will form part of a programme of treatment. The prescriptions cover a wide range of problems including depression, low self-esteem, alcoholism, and eating disorders.

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