British Doctors Prescribe Self-Help Books Instead of Drugs

Categories: Mind Over Mood

From Health.com (original article dated 2006 updated May 5, 2008): Some British doctors are prescribing self-help books instead of drugs or traditional talk therapy for patients who are suffering from mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Under the program, patients take prescriptions to local libraries where they check out therapist-approved titles .... 
(Note: the libraries referred to in this article are located inside mental health clinics which provides for the person's privacy.)

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