The library has recently acquired the full collection of Reading Well for Mental Health to promote the Health & Wellbeing of Trust staff.

How can books help?

There is evidence from NICE that self-help books can help people understand & manage common mental health conditions. The books have been recommended by mental health professionals & people with experience of the conditions covered.

What topics are covered?

Wellbeing, Anxiety, Depression, Postnatal Depression, OCD, Body Image, Eating conditions, Anger, Low Self Esteem, Bereavement & Loss, Stress, Sleep. Therapies – including Mindfulness & CBT

The full reading list is here: https://tinyurl.com/yb65g6bs 

Where do I find the books?

All the books are available to borrow from the library. We are in the Learning Centre @ CRH & open from 8.30 until 6.30, Tuesday. Wednesday & Thursday, 8.30 – 5pm on Monday & 8.30 – 4.30 on Friday.

You can call in or contact us on 01422 224191 or email library@cht.nhs.uk