Resource Guide for...
Wellbeing
1st edition (2012)
This is one of a series of Resource Guides produced by
Oxford Health NHS Trust Library Service
Copies of this, and other guides, can be found on the library website
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Adapted from a guide produced by Buckinghamshire Healthcare Library Service
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Contents
1. Useful websites
2. Journals available in print or electronic format
3. Selection of books available in print or electronic format
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This guide provides a selection of resources relevant to the subject area and
is not intended to be a comprehensive list. All websites have been evaluated
and details are correct at the time of publication.
For further help or guidance, please contact a member of library staff.
This resource guide has been compiled by:
Oxford Health Library Services
1st Edition
December 2012
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1. Useful websites
Wellbeing
Measuring wellbeing:
ONS Measuring what matters http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/user-guidance/wellbeing/index.html Guidance on the methodology of measuring well-being nationally.
Wellbeing at work:
Department for Work and Pensions http://www.dwp.gov.uk/health-work-and-well-being/
Health, work and well-being – a cross-government initiative that promotes the positive links between
work and health. Includes a page of resources.
Healthy Universities http://www.healthyuniversities.ac.uk/ aims to encourage a whole university
approach to health and well-being and facilitates national networking. Managed by the University of
Lancashire and Manchester Metropolitan University.
Health advice:
NHS Change 4 Life http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/Pages/change-for-life.aspx NHS web guide for
families: eat well, move more, live longer!
Mental health:
Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service
http://www.oxfordshire-Mind.org.uk/help/wellbeingservice One in four of us will have a mental health
problem at some point in our lives. The Mind Wellbeing Service provides vital support, advice and
information. For everyone.
Healthy Minds Bucks http://www.healthymindsbucks.nhs.uk/ Healthy Minds is a NHS service offering
quick and easy access to talking therapies, practical support and employment advice.
Talking Space http://www.talkingspaceoxfordshire.org/ Talking Space is a service hosted by Oxford
Health NHS Foundation Trust, working in partnership with Oxfordshire Mind to offer you help and
support when you need it. It is a confidential service for people aged 18 years and over. Talking Space is
for anyone struggling to cope with anxiety and depression.
Evidence-based information / databases / research
UpToDate http://www.uptodate.com/patients/index.html Free access to information written for
patients.
Map of Medicine
http://england.mapofmedicine.com/ An online clinical knowledge resource, using algorithmic pathways
grouped into broad areas of clinical practice, the Map of Medicine provides 24/7 access to evidencebased clinical pathways, via an intuitive web-based interface. To access Map of Medicine you will need to
log in using your NHS Athens account.
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NHS Evidence
www.evidence.nhs.uk Managed by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), this
site enables access to authoritative clinical and non-clinical evidence and best practice through a webbased portal. Includes access to the British National Formulary, NICE guidance and much more.
NHS Evidence A-Z Topics
http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/topics New clinical topic pages provide access to the latest guidelines, high
quality patient information, research uncertainties and other selected information across a wide range of
conditions. Users can also register to get updates on changes to guidance. Current pages include separate
information sections on oesophageal cancer, sore throat and stroke.
Centre for Evidence Based Medicinewww.cebm.net Includes a useful Journal Watch.
Databases – Includes links to full-text articles. NHS Athens account required
Cochrane Library http://www.thecochranelibrary.com/view/0/index.html
Medline http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/nhs-evidence-content/journals-and-databases
Embase http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/nhs-evidence-content/journals-and-databases
CINAHL (Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature)
http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/nhs-evidence-content/journals-and-databases
AMED (Allied and Complementary Medicine)
http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/nhs-evidence-content/journals-and-databases
2. Journals available in Print or Electronic format
A full list of all available journals can be accessed via NHS Evidence at
http://www.library.nhs.uk/booksandjournals/journals/ You will need to log-in using your NHS Athens
username and password to see all journal titles available to you. NHS Athens accounts are free and you
can register via http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/nhs-evidence-content/journals-and-databases
Trust Library codes for print locations:
W – Warneford Hospital Library, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX
L– Library, Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Oxford OX4 4XN
T – Tindal Library, Tindal Centre, Aylesbury, HP20 1HU
Selected Wellbeing Journal Titles
Applied Psychology: Health and Well-being
Holdings
Not held
http://www.springer.com/social+sciences/well-being/journal/11482
Not held
Applied Research in Quality of Life
http://link.springer.com/journal/11482
British Journal of Wellbeing (ceased publication)
Print (W)
2011 only
2(1-7)
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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Wellbeing
http://www.ijqhw.net/index.php/qhw
Open
access
20061-
International journal of Wellbeing
http://www.internationaljournalofwellbeing.org/index.php/ijow
Open
access
20111-
Journal of Happiness Studies
http://www.springer.com/social+sciences/well-eing/journal/10902
Not held
Journal of Positive Psychology
http://www.psypress.com/journals/details/1743-9760/
Not held
Psychology of Wellbeing http://www.psywb.com/content
Open
access
2011 1(Oct)-
Quality of Life Research http://www.springer.com/medicine/journal/11136
Not held
Social Indicators Research
http://www.springer.com/social+sciences/journal/11205
Not held
Other full-text journals from PsycArticles (via Ovid Online: follow the
MyAthens link from the Library web page at
http://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/library/
Full-text
(Athens reg
required)
American Psychologist
Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science
Canadian Psychological Review
Canadian Psychology
Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice & Research
Crisis: Journal of Crisis Intervention & Suicide
Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Dreaming
Emotion
Families, Systems, & Health
Family Systems Medicine
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Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, & Practice
Health Psychology
History of Psychology
International Journal of Stress Management
Journal of Abnormal Psychology
Journal of Abnormal Psychology
Journal of Applied Psychology
Journal of Consulting & Clinical Psychology
Journal of Counseling Psychology
Journal of Educational Psychology
Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied
Journal of Experimental Psychology: General
Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception & Performance
Journal of Family Psychology
Journal of Individual Differences
Journal of Personality & Social Psychology
Journal of Psychotherapy Integration
Neuropsychology
Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, & Treatment
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
Professional Psychology - Research & Practice
Psychoanalytic Psychology
Psychological Assessment
Psychological Bulletin
Psychological Review
Psychological Services
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Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, & Policy
Psychology & Aging
Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
Psychology of Religion & Spirituality
Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training
Rehabilitation Psychology
Review of General Psychology
Schizophrenia Bulletin
School Psychology Quarterly
Training & Education in Professional Psychology
3. Selection of books available in print or electronic format
Below is a selection of books in the Oxford and Aylesbury libraries. To borrow any items
(including those located at other libraries) please contact the library via:
library.enquiries@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
You can view a full list of Wellbeing books available in the other libraries in our region by
checking the library catalogue at:
www.swims.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/swnhs.bat?ssi=624
(E books: You will need your NHS Athens username and password to access electronic books.
Contact the library: library.enquiries@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk for assistance. Copies of the library’s
Guide to e-books are available at each library site or you can print a copy from the library
website http://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/library/?page_id=410 )
Ageing well
Learning to let go : making the
transition into residential care /
Wilcock, Penelope. (2010)
Ageing well
The warmth of the heart prevents your
body from rusting : ageing without
growing old / Hennezel, Marie de;
Dyson, Sue. (2011)
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Anger
Anger : Buddhist wisdom for cooling
the flames / Hanh, Thich Nhat. (2001)
Anger
Overcoming anger and irritability : a
self-help guide using cognitive
behavioral techniques / Davies,
William. (2009)
Anger
Overcoming anger in your relationship :
how to break the cycle of arguments,
put-downs and stony silences / Nay, W.
Robert. (2010)
Anxiety
Anxiety free : unravel your fears before
they unravel you / Leahy, Robert L..
(2009)
Anxiety
Beyond fear / Rowe, Dorothy. (1987)
Anxiety
Essential help for your nerves : recover
from nervous fatigue and overcome
stress and fear / Weekes, Claire. (2000)
Anxiety
Overcoming health anxiety : a self-help
guide using Cognitive Behavioral
Techniques / Veale, David; Willson,
Rob. (2009)
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Anxiety
Overcoming worry : a self-help guide
using cognitive behavioral techniques /
Meares, Kevin; Freeston, Mark. (2008)
Aromatherapy
The art of aromatherapy / Tisserand,
Robert B.. (rev.ed) (1985)
Bereavement
When parents die : learning to live with
the loss of a parent / Abrams, Rebecca.
(2nd ed) (1999)
Bipolar disorder
Surviving manic depression : a manual
on bipolar disorder for patients,
families, and providers / Torrey, E.
Fuller; Knable, Michael B. (2002)
Body image
Overcoming body image problems
including body dysmorphic disorder : a
self-help guide using cognitive
behavioral techniques / Veale, David;
Willson, Rob; Clarke, Alex. (2009)
Change
management
Who moved my cheese? : an a-mazing
way to deal with change in your work
and in your life / Spencer Johnson,
Spencer. (Audio CD)
Chronic Pain
Back pain / Lee, John; Brook, Suzanne;
Daniel, Clare. (2009)
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Chronic Pain
Living well with pain and illness : the
mindful way to free yourself from
suffering / Burch, Vidyamala. (2008)
Piatkus
Cognitive therapy
Feeling good : the new mood therapy /
Burns, David D.. ([rev ed]) (2009)
Cognitive therapy
Manage your mind : the mental fitness
guide / Butler, Gillian; Hope, R. A..
(1995)
Cognitive therapy
Master your mind : the mental health
guide / Burton, Neel L.. (2009)
Depression
Depression : the way out of your prison
/ Rowe, Dorothy. (3rd ed) (2003)
Depression
Growing from depression / Burton,
Neel L.. (2010)
Depression
How to lift depression [...fast] : a
practical handbook / Griffin, Joe;
Tyrrell, Ivan. (2004)
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Depression
Overcoming depression : a self-help
guide using cognitive behavioral
techniques / Gilbert, Paul. (3rd ed)
(2009)
Depression
The mindful way through depression :
freeing yourself from chronic
unhappiness / Williams, J. Mark G..
(2007)
Emotional support
Becoming your own emotional support
system : creating a community of one /
Simmons, Linda L.. (2007) Binghamton,
NY : Harrington Park Press, 2007
Families
Family matters : a guide to healthier
and happier relationships / Skynner,
Robin. (1995)
Health - Men’s
health
The complete book of men's health
(2011)
Health – Women’s
health
The complete guide to women's health
: all you need to know for a healthy life
/ Pruthi, Sandhya. (2010)
Life change events
Life and how to survive it / Skynner,
Robin; Cleese, John. (1993)
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Life change events
Lost and then found : turning life's
disappointments into hidden treasures
/ Griffiths, Trevor. (1999)
Mindfulness
Mindfulness in plain English /
Gunaratana, Henepola. (revised)
(2002)
Mindfulness
Peace is every step : the path of
mindfulness in everyday life / Hanh,
Thich Nhat. (1991)
Mindfulness
The mindfulness solution : everyday
practices for everyday problems /
Siegel, Ronald D.. (2010)
Mindfulness
The miracle of mindfulness : a manual
of meditation / Hanh, Thich Nhat; Ho,
Mobi. (2008)
NHS
NHS Health and well-being : final report
/ Boorman, Steve; Great Britain.
Department of Health. (2009)
Schizophrenia
Surviving schizophrenia / Torrey, E.
Fuller. (4th ed) (2001)
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Self improvement
and development
The mind gym : wake your mind up /
Mind Gym. (2005)
Self-esteem
An introduction to improving your selfesteem / Fennell, Melanie J. V.; Brosan,
Lee. (2011)
Self-improvement
and development
Get the life you want : the secrets to
quick and lasting life change / Bandler,
Richard; Fitzpatrick, Owen. (2008)
Self-improvement
and development
How to survive without psychotherapy
/ Smail, David John. (1996)
Self-improvement
and development
The compassionate mind : a new
approach to life's challenges / Gilbert,
Paul. (2009)
Self-improvement
and development
The life book : laugh more, love more,
play more, earn more / Grunfeld, Nina.
(2009)
Sleep
Sleep solution : improve your sleep,
health and quality of life - from tonight
/ Ball, Nigel; Hough, Nick. (1998)
London : Vermilion, 1998
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Sleep
The good sleep guide : increase your
energy levels and banish fatigue from
your life forever / Margo, Sammy.
(2008) London : Vermilion, 1998
Sleep
The Harvard Medical School guide to a
good night's sleep / Epstein , Lawrence
J. (2007) New York; London : McGrawHill, 2007
Stress and
relaxation
Coming to our senses / Kabat-Zinn, Jon.
(2005)
Stress and
relaxation
Full catastrophe living : how to cope
with stress, pain and illness using
mindfulness meditation / Kabat-Zinn,
Jon. (2004)
Stress and
relaxation
Guided relaxation : for your mind, body
and spirit / Latham, Richard. (2008)
(CD)
Stress and
relaxation
Learn to relax : 13 ways to reduce
tension / Walker, C. Eugene. (1975)
Stress and
relaxation
Relaxation techniques : a practical
handbook for the health care
professional / Payne, Rosemary A.;
Bellamy, Keith. (3rd ed) (2005)
Stress and
relaxation
Self-help for your nerves : learn to relax
and enjoy life again by overcoming
stress and fear / Weekes, Claire. (1977)
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Stress and
relaxation
Stress busters / Holden, Robert. (1992)
Stress and
relaxation
The origin of everyday moods :
managing energy, tension, and stress /
Thayer, Robert E.. (1997)
Stress and
relaxation
The secrets of relaxation : a 3-way
programme that really works / Kohler,
Marianne; Elwing, Henri. (1973)
Tai’chi
Beginner Tai chi : Zen morning sunrise
form 1 / Luff, Stephen. (2008)
Wellbeing /
statistics
Measuring National Well-being: Life in
the UK, 2012
http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/dcp17176
6_287415.pdf
Work-life balance
Harvard business review on work and
life balance / Harvard Business Review.
(2000)
Work-life balance
The happy nurse's guide to creating a
balanced life : the 12-week coaching
plan for busy nurses / Westwood,
Claire. (2009)
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Work-life balance
The see-saw : 100 ideas for work-life
balance / Hobsbawm, Julia. (2009)
Workplace
30 minutes ...before your job appraisal
/ Forsyth, Patrick. (1999)
Workplace
30 minutes ...to make the right
impression / Sampson, Eleri. (1997)
Workplace
30 minutes ...to prepare a job
application / Lines, June. (1997)
Workplace
Assessing your career : time for
change? / Ball, Ben. (1996)
Workplace
Dignity at work : eliminate bullying and
create a positive working environment
/ Peyton, Pauline. (1993)
Workplace
Five good minutes at work : 100
mindful practices to help you relieve
stress and bring your best to work /
Brantley, Jeffrey; Millstine, Wendy.
(2007)
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Workplace
Getting to grips with stress at work :
personal accounts and business
solutions / Health and Safety
Laboratory (Visual Presentation
Services) Sheffield. (2010)
Workplace
Tackling depression at work : a practical
guide for employees and managers /
Eyers, Kerrie; Parker, Gordon. (2010)
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