Reading Well Books On Prescription scheme for England 2013 readingagency.org.uk/readingwell Presentation written by Dr Paul Blenkiron

Books On Prescription: What is it? Books On Prescription: What is it? 30 expert-endorsed self help books Available in local public libraries in England from June 2013 Aim to help people understand and manage common mental health conditions Based on CBT Supported by/ working within NICE guidelines

Books On Prescription: Key Partners Books On Prescription: Key Partners The Reading Agency & Society of Chief Librarians Developed with and supported by: Royal College of Psychiatrists, RCGPs & RCN Department of Health IAPT Programme British Psychological Society BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies) MIND Publicly Funded via Arts Council England Coordinated by local library authorities Working with GPs & mental health service providers

Books On Prescription: Development Books On Prescription: Development Importance: ‘1 in 4’, 6 million, CBT, NICE endorsed Systematic reviews, RCTs & metanalyses confirm self help effective (guided> unguided): effect sizes up to 0.84 v TAU/WL eg Chalder 1997, Lewis 2003, Frude 2006, Williams 2013, Farrand 2013) First National Scheme for England: builds on local and Welsh schemes Critical Friends Meetings (Independent, no conflict of interest, reviews of IAPT data, and book content mapping onto CBT, expert opinion across organisations, NICE concordant, long list, short list, reading age, style)

Which Books? Which Books? Included Common conditions in adults Self-help evidence base exists Approved book is in print Conditions included: Anxiety (inc Stress & Worry) & Panic Phobias (specific, social, agoraphobia) Depression Binge eating and Bulimia Health anxiety Chronic Pain & Chronic Fatigue Low Self Esteem & Anger Sleep problems & Relationship problems Obsessions & Compulsions Not Included Evidence base insufficient Unguided self help might be harmful Carers, Children, LD (yet) Conditions excluded: Bipolar disorder Psychosis/Schizophrenia Anorexia Autism/Asperger’s PTSD & Abuse trauma ‘Personality Disorder’ ADHD Dementia

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Books On Prescription: How It Works Books On Prescription: How It Works Direct access (library/online ) or Professional recommends (GP/IAPT worker, counsellor, psychologist, psychiatrist, nurse) Borrow book free from local library ‘Prescription’ form available: adds to existing care (inc. self help advice, medication, referral) but does not replace it Early intervention & Stepped care use: At step 1 (recognition & education, unguided), or Whilst waiting for CBT, or With a professional (step 2 and above ie guided self help)

Books On Prescription: Resources Books On Prescription: Resources readingagency.org.uk/readingwellresources Online user guide Description of book selection methods, evidence base, NICE guidelines Prescriber guide & prescription form Link to other resources eg RCPsych leaflets Mood boosting books/poetry and reading

Books On Prescription: Launch & Publicity Books On Prescription: Launch & Publicity Launch 4 th June 2013: National Association of Primary Care, London Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care and Support & Ed Vaisey, Minister for Culture, Communication and the Creative Industries “ I am delighted to have been involved in this exciting project to bring help to the millions of people who suffer from anxiety and depression” PB BBC Online Jan 2013, Reading Well Website & Press… BBC Radio 4 You and Yours…

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