Read to Wellness

Read to Wellness

Read to Wellness, or Books on Prescription, is a programme run by the WellSouth Primary Health Network and applicable libraries to increase access to high quality health information. The programme is also supported by Otago Access Radio 105.4FM and Radio Southland 96.4FM.

The resources in the collection have been recommended and reviewed by health professionals. Books are available at your local library and videos and smartphone applications can be accessed via the books on prescription website (https://booksonprescription.co.nz/) where you can also read book reviews by both health professionals and consumers.

Read yourself well books are available in all of the Clutha District Libraries. Look for the "Books on Prescription" sticker on the spine, or click here to see all available titles.

Subjects covered by "Books on Prescription":

• Alcohol, Smoking & Drugs
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Breastfeeding
• Depression
• Diabetes & Heart Disease
• Emotions
• Food Choices
• Grief
• Low Self-esteem
• Mindfulness
• Mood Bosting Fiction
• OCD
• Panic & Trauma
• Relationships
• Resilience
• Self-esteem
• Stress/Worry