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Books on prescription for young people

Details of books targeted at children and young people on topics including:
– Anger, negative thinking
– Anxiety and phobia, shyness/social anxiety
– Bereavement
– Bullying
– Body image, self esteem/confidence
– Depression, isolation/loneliness
– Eating disorders, healthy living
– Family problems
– Parenting: general
– Self-harm, sexual abuse

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Books on prescription for young people – Tameside MBC

Reading Well

Reading Well for children provides quality-assured information, stories and advice to support children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Books have been chosen and recommended by leading health professionals and co-produced with children and families.

Website
www.reading-well.org.uk

Page published: 15 January 2026
Last updated: 15 January 2026